Module Descriptors
UNDERSTANDING DEATH, ITS CAUSES AND ITS CERTIFICATION
XCPD70465
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%
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS - TOPICS PROVIDED weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Darling D (1997) Changing Mortality Ratios in Local Areas of Britain 1950s to 1990s London Joseph Rowntree Foundation
or use http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/socialpolicy/pdf/sp126.pdf
Levine M and Pyke J (1999) Levine on Coroners' Courts London Sweet & Maxwell
Underwood JCE and Cross S (2009) General and Systematic Pathology 5th Ed Oxford Churchill Livingston
or use http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/socialpolicy/pdf/sp126.pdf
Levine M and Pyke J (1999) Levine on Coroners' Courts London Sweet & Maxwell
Underwood JCE and Cross S (2009) General and Systematic Pathology 5th Ed Oxford Churchill Livingston
Module Resources
Library
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e-mail facilities
Blackboard
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e-mail facilities
Blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
8 Hours - Lead lectures
12 hours - `Paperless' Problem Based Learning (PBL)
8 hours - Seminar presentation
Independent study:
30 hours - Library / IT searches
30 hours - Group work
30 hours - Developing issues in problem based learning (PBL)
32 hours - Independent study
12 hours - `Paperless' Problem Based Learning (PBL)
8 hours - Seminar presentation
Independent study:
30 hours - Library / IT searches
30 hours - Group work
30 hours - Developing issues in problem based learning (PBL)
32 hours - Independent study
Module Indicative Content
Standardised Mortality Ratio (SMR) and common causes of death
The role of the Office of National Statistics
The rationale for post mortem
The practical process of dealing with death
Certification - the bureaucratic process; consent and non-coronial post mortem
The impact of bureaucracy on the newly bereaved
The role of the Office of National Statistics
The rationale for post mortem
The practical process of dealing with death
Certification - the bureaucratic process; consent and non-coronial post mortem
The impact of bureaucracy on the newly bereaved
Module Additional Assessment Details
Written Assignment: An academic essay in which students will be expected to identify a major source of potential confusion or distress for newly bereaved relatives when dealing with commoner causes of death, analysing, issues which would be discussed with appropriate professionals. Identify strengths and weaknesses existing within the current services, both within the National Health Service and in ancillary services such as those provided by the police and funeral directors. Student to consider solutions, and analyse the potential strengths and weaknesses of each of their solutions to identified barriers (learning outcomes 1 & 2).
Seen Case Examination Paper: Students will be provided with a written case study, provided by registered post one week before a formal examination. During that week, they should examine the written case, and at the end of that period, they will be expected to take a written examination to test the quality of the self-directed learning undertaken in response to the written case (learning outcomes 1 & 2).
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.
Seen Case Examination Paper: Students will be provided with a written case study, provided by registered post one week before a formal examination. During that week, they should examine the written case, and at the end of that period, they will be expected to take a written examination to test the quality of the self-directed learning undertaken in response to the written case (learning outcomes 1 & 2).
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.