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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5309M Contemporary Issues in Liver Disease

15 creditsClass Size: 20

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Michelle Clayton
Email: m.clayton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 May to 30 Sep, Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Certified evidence of ability to study at M level.
Working in a relevant clinical environment such as liver/gastro/HPB, ICU/HDU, theatres, drug and alcohol, primary care (not exhaustive)

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The purpose of this module is to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the issues that are driving the exponential rise in liver disease in the United Kingdom. It also will explore the changing portfolio of liver diseases from native liver diseases to liver diseases predicated on lifestyle choices. Critical analysis and appraisal of these issues will enable the learner to enhance their care delivery based on contemporary research and treatment modalities. The role of public health will be explored and how this can assist in identifying those at risk of liver disease, making every contact count and how this can be integrated into the learner's sphere of practise.

Objectives

This module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues that are driving an exponential rise in liver disease in the United Kingdom. The module aims to support the role of liver champions within the healthcare arena by raising awareness. The module includes the role of public health, identification of those at risk of liver disease through to the causes and treatment modalities available.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will be able to:-
Analyse the changing profile and epidemiology of liver disease in the United Kingdom
Demonstrate a critical understanding of evidence based policy making in public health
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the role of public health, health promotion and prevention in tackling liver disease
Systematically appraise approaches to information giving and communication frameworks
Critically evaluate examples of good practice and innovation and appraise ways of embedding in own sphere of practise.

Skills outcomes
Introduce assessment skills for liver disease and influencing factors such as lifestyle.

Syllabus

Epidemiology of liver disease within the UK
Determinants of health and wellbeing theories
The role of public health in identifying those at risk of liver disease Health promotion, prevention and education
Viral hepatitis including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E
Alcohol
Obesity including Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD)
Growing prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma in the UK
Nutrition in liver disease
Psychosocial issues of living with liver disease for the individual and family/carer
Innovative ways of working to gain access to hard to reach groups
The role of liver transplantation
End of life care planning

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	9	1.00	9.00
Seminar	6	1.50	9.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Independent online learning hours			25.00
Private study hours			101.00
Total Contact hours			24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Guided reading
On line work - use of websites such as Univadis® site to support taught topic areas
Preparation for seminar and tutorial discussion
Preparation of formative work
Preparation of summative assessment

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student will be asked to provide a formative submission of 500 words on their understanding of the role of public health in fighting liver disease. This will be submitted by day 6 of the module. Written feedback will be given to students by day 8 of the module. Day 6 & 8 will be the middle of the module to allow taught content to be delivered prior to the formative submission and to allow time for discussion of feedback prior to completion of the summative assessment.
Seminars
Group and individual tutorial support

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3000 word essay	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 23/03/2016

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