Module Descriptors
POST MORTEM: EXPLORING RATIONALE AND NEED FOR CHANGE
XCPD70464
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Written Assignment:
Part 1: a written presentation on a critical incident reflecting an area in communication requiring change to improve service when dealing with post mortem and/or tissue retention. You will be expected to provide some critical analysis on the impact of past and current policy (local and national) on the bereaved (learning outcomes 1 & 2).
Part 2: a written proposal for change in order to address the problem(s) outlined in part 1 of the assessment. The student must include reference to appropriate change theory (learning outcomes 2 & 3).
Formative assessment: students will receive formative assessment via feedback on classroom presentation of case studies which may be used as the basis for summative assessment. Formative assessment will also take place during the module and be given via individual tutorials and classroom presentation.
Part 1: a written presentation on a critical incident reflecting an area in communication requiring change to improve service when dealing with post mortem and/or tissue retention. You will be expected to provide some critical analysis on the impact of past and current policy (local and national) on the bereaved (learning outcomes 1 & 2).
Part 2: a written proposal for change in order to address the problem(s) outlined in part 1 of the assessment. The student must include reference to appropriate change theory (learning outcomes 2 & 3).
Formative assessment: students will receive formative assessment via feedback on classroom presentation of case studies which may be used as the basis for summative assessment. Formative assessment will also take place during the module and be given via individual tutorials and classroom presentation.
Module Indicative Content
The purpose of this module is to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills to assist them in seeking consent for post-mortem examinations. Advising the relatives of those whose death has been referred for medico-legal investigation: they must be thoroughly familiar with the legal, ethical and medical aspects.
The role of the coroner and coroner's court in dealing with the deceased and their relatives
Post mortem - rationale (includes specific exemplars eg vCJD)
Post mortem - personal and legal issues.
Legal issues - cremation and burial
Handling the deceased - a multi-cultural approach
The impact of post mortem upon the relatives of the deceased
Post mortem and forensic examination
Post mortem - where it can go wrong
The need for change and change theory
The role of the coroner and coroner's court in dealing with the deceased and their relatives
Post mortem - rationale (includes specific exemplars eg vCJD)
Post mortem - personal and legal issues.
Legal issues - cremation and burial
Handling the deceased - a multi-cultural approach
The impact of post mortem upon the relatives of the deceased
Post mortem and forensic examination
Post mortem - where it can go wrong
The need for change and change theory
Module Learning Strategies
Contact:
8 hours - Lead lectures
5 hours - Tutor led seminars
6 hours - Student led seminars
9 hours - Student presentations
Independent Learning:
30 hours - Library & IT use
52 hours - Self-directed study
20 hours - Development of critical incident writing skills
20 hours - Peer discussion
8 hours - Lead lectures
5 hours - Tutor led seminars
6 hours - Student led seminars
9 hours - Student presentations
Independent Learning:
30 hours - Library & IT use
52 hours - Self-directed study
20 hours - Development of critical incident writing skills
20 hours - Peer discussion
Module Texts
Dorries, CP (2004) Coroners Courts: A Guide to Law and Practice. 2nd Edition Oxford ISBN-10: 1-84174-246-5
Warner, A (2005) The Coroner's Investigators Handbook ECRI ISBN 0-9549718-0-9
Coroners Act 1988 www.tso.co.uk
Coroners Rules 1984 www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/law/research/coroners
Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2005 ISBN 0110723503 www.tso.co.uk
Human Tissue Act 2004 www.tso.co.uk
Shepherd R (2003) Simpsons Guide to Forensic Medicine. 12th Ed Arnold ISBN 0-340764228
Other texts and resources will be indicated in the module handbook.
Warner, A (2005) The Coroner's Investigators Handbook ECRI ISBN 0-9549718-0-9
Coroners Act 1988 www.tso.co.uk
Coroners Rules 1984 www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/law/research/coroners
Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2005 ISBN 0110723503 www.tso.co.uk
Human Tissue Act 2004 www.tso.co.uk
Shepherd R (2003) Simpsons Guide to Forensic Medicine. 12th Ed Arnold ISBN 0-340764228
Other texts and resources will be indicated in the module handbook.
Module Resources
Library
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities