PSYC5606 Health Psychology in Theory and Contemporary Practice.
Learning outcome 1. Critically evaluate psychological theories relevant to the interaction between the healthcare system and the patient from both the patient`s and the practitioner`s perspective.
Learning outcome 2. Critically discuss the psychological theories relevant to communication between the practitioner and the patient from the health care professional`s perspective.
Learning outcome 3. Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the role of psychological theory in health promotion and interventions.
Learning outcome 4. Critically evaluate interventions and healthcare initiatives designed to prevent disease, improve recovery from illness and promote healthy living.
Learning outcome 5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of professional issues, legal requirements and procedures in contemporary health psychology.
Learning outcome 6. Work collaboratively and reflexively with professionals from other health and social care related disciplines to promote patient/client health and well-being.
Case study Consultation Review
This is a case study based upon a practical health-based scenario. You will have a choice of two scenarios and be asked to write a consultative report documenting your recommendations for your chosen scenario. You will need to critically draw on relevant research and theory to support the recommendations you describe. The word limit is 2000 words, not including references.
Review & recommendations
This assignment is based on your reflections and observations during the IPE events, as recorded in your online journal.Based on your journal entries, you will be asked to select two critical reflections or experiencefrom the IPE events and write this in a review with your recommendations for practice from a health psychology perspective. You will need to reflect on and focus on key elements raised by attending the IPE events reflecting on your biopsychosocial understanding of issues faced by healthcare staff and clients/patients/service users. The word limit is 2500 words, not including references.You may wish to submit this assignment early if you wish to complete it nearer to your placement.
