Prerequisites for Module
Successful completion of all level 3 modules.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the students to analyse the process which impede and facilitate inter-discplinary and inter-agency work and apply the understanding to enhance their contribution to inter-disciplinary practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Evaluate critically the nature of professionalism.
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Compare critically the legal, ethical and philosophical frameworks adopted by a range of disciplines and analyse their implications for practice.
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Analyse the processes which impact on the functioning of multi-disciplinary teams.
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Analyse the processes which impact on inter-agency working, and apply and understanding of inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working to practice.
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Indicative Module Content
The nature of professionalism, the impact on professions of legislation and organisational change, ethical frameworks and consideration of their implications for practice. Empowerment, information sharing, assessment and record keeping - implications for inter and multi-disciplinary teams.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Lectures/Workshops
| 8 | Tutorials
| 6 |
Directed Study
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| 100 |
Private Study
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| 36 |
Mode of Delivery
This module will be delivered by a combination of lectures, workshops and private study.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,2,3,4
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Coursework consists of Case Study - an analysis and evaluation of inter-disciplinary and inter-agency process.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Harrison, S. and Pollit, C. (1994) Controlling Health Professionals: The Future of Work and Organisation in the National Health Service. Buckingham: Open University Press.
| | 2. | Owens, Carrier, Horder (1995) Interprofessional issues in Community and Primary Health Care: Macmillan.
| | 3. | Ovretveit, J. (1993) Co-ordinating Community Care: Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Care Management. Open University Press.
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