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Foundations of Patient Care

Module description

During this module you will participate in a variety of seminars to explore the fundamentals of patient care sociological, psychological and inter-professional clinical context. Within this module is embedded the Time for Dementia programme; a multi-organisation educational programme led by Brighton and Sussex Medical School

which involves, amongst others, The Alzheimer’s Society, universities, healthcare students and families living with

the impact of dementia.  Its aim is to provide you with understanding, empathy, knowledge and compassion to support families and patients living with dementia

Module aims - intentions of the module

The role of a professional radiographer is high-quality patient care. As a radiographer, you must not just know what professional conduct is, you must behave in this way both instinctively and at all times.

This module aims to develop appropriate inter-personal skills, and an understanding of aspects of sociology and psychology as they apply to the inter-professional clinical context.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 1. Describe key psychological and sociological concepts in the context of healthcare;
• 2. Relate psychological and sociological concepts to health;
• 3. Describe relevant legislation and codes of conduct relating to the professional role of radiographer
• 4. Describe and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills;
• 5. Describe the role of inter-professional working in relation to patient care;
• 6. Describe their role as a healthcare practitioner in relation to patient care;

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 7. Use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;
• 8. Use professional literature and cite it correctly;

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

• 9. Communicate and report information effectively;
• 10. Work effectively as part of a team;
• 11. Participate actively in seminars and workshops.

Syllabus plan

Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:

Psychology

Learning theory, cognition, individual differences, nature and nurture, emotion and motivation.

Prejudice, stigma

Basic concepts in mental health.

Social psychology, health psychology including stress and concordance.

Relationship of psychological states to health and altered function.

Sociology

Social inequalities and their impact upon health.

Health inequalities. 

Equality and diversity.

Interpersonal Skills

Principles of communication.

Reflective practice.

Self-awareness and self care.

Professional Issues

Types of consent.

Professionalism, professional ethics, accountability and duty of care.

Role of state-registration, the Health and Care Professions Council, and professional bodies.

Continuing professional development.

Inter-professional working; impact on patient care.

Inter-professional learning; laying the foundation for interdisciplinary teamwork.  

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Formative assessment

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Details of summative assessment

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Re-assessment notes

Indicative learning resources - Other resources

• Darley M. (2002), Managing Communication in Health Care, Edinburgh, ISBN 0-702-02413-9
• Ehrlich R.A. and Daly J.A. (2017), Patient Care in Radiography (9th edition), Mosby, ISBN 9780323377713
• Goodman B and Ley T. (2012) Psychology and Sociology in Nursing, Sage Publications, ISBN 978-0-85725-529-7
• Gross and Kinnison (2007), Psychology for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals, Hodder Arnold, ISBN 978-0-340-93011-3
• Johns C. (2013), Becoming a Reflective Practitioner (4^th edition), Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 9780470674260
• Meads G.et al. (2005), The case for Interprofessional Collaboration in Health and Social Care, Blackwell, ISBN: 978-1-405-11103-4
• Minardi, H, Riley M. (1997), Communication in Health Care: A Skills-Based Approach, Butterworth-Heinemann, ISBN 978-0750615792
• Sarafino E.P. (2014), Health Psychology, Biopyschosocial interactions (8^th edition), Wiley, ISBN 9780470873694
• Sheaff M. (2005), Sociology and Health Care, Open University Press, ISBN 0-335-21388-X
• Society and College of Radiographers (2013), Code of Professional Conduct, Society and College of Radiographers, ISBN 978-1-906225-39-1
• Society and College of Radiographers (2018), Obtaining consent: a clinical guideline for the diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy workforce, Society and College of Radiographers, ISBN 978-1-909802-18-6
• Towsley-Cook D.M. and Young T.A. (2007), Ethical and Legal Issues for Imaging Professionals (2^nd edition), Mosby, ISBN 9780323061513
• Wondrak R. (1998), Interpersonal Skills for Nurses and Health Care Professionals, Blackwell, ISBN 0-632-04144-7

Key words search

Medical Imaging; Health care; Interprofessional working; Patient; Professionalism; Psychology; Roles; Sociology.