Critically reflect on the skills of assessment in relation to patients who present with minor illness/injury, acknowledging the bio-psycho-social needs of the patient and their family.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of the pathophysiology of minor illness/injury

2. Critically reflect on the skills of assessment in relation to patients who present with minor

illness/injury, acknowledging the bio-psycho-social needs of the patient and their family

3. Review the different needs of 3 specific patient groups – children, older people and people

with a mental health disorder, who present with minor illness/injury

4. Examine the relevant evidence, clinical guidelines and healthcare policy which relate to

therapeutic interventions used to treat patients with minor illness/injury

5. Critically reflect upon how this module has transformed your knowledge and skills and its

application to your practice.