QU025400 Management of Ill Health 3 3
Assignment Title Case Study Response to Chronic Illness
Tasks
This assignment requires completion of one task.
Task: A response to a set case study. 1,500 words (+/- 10%)
Brian is a 55-year-old taxi driver; he has just been discharged from hospital following a diagnosis of myocardial infarction. He had been diagnosed with angina 2 years ago after presenting to his GP with a 6-month history of mild chest pain and heaviness along with shortness of breath. He is due to start cardiac rehabilitation classes in 3 weeks’ time.
He lives with his wife Sue and his grown up children have now left home. Brian has smoked 20 cigarettes a day until his angina diagnosis and now uses a Vape device. He has always been overweight as is Sue, they have had several appointments with a dietician to help support their weight loss. Brian is also borderline type 2 diabetic. Brian is on various medication for his heart disease and diabetes which he doesn’t always take regularly, he says he doesn’t know what it is for. He has been encouraged by his cardiac nurse to be more active as his job is very sedentary.
Sue has expressed worry about his ongoing health and how this could impact them if he can’t work in the future. They don’t have any savings and are only eligible for the state pension.
Guidance:
For the response to this case study you need to analyse the following:
• The physical changes brought on by this disease, summarising the signs and symptoms that may present.
• The treatment options available and the likely prognosis of the disease.
• The psychological impact on both the patient and his wife and carers/extended family.
• The support needs of the individual patient in this case, detailing how these support needs could be met.
(AC 1.1, AC 1.2, AC 1.3, AC 2.1, AC 3.1, AC 3.2)
Grade Descriptor profile awarded for this assignment GD1 GD2 GD3 GD4 GD5 GD6 GD7
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Assessment Information
Access to HE Diploma Title Health and Social Care
Assignment Title Case Study Response to Chronic Illness (whole unit assessment)
Assessment Criteria
1.1 Analyse the physiological changes associated with a specified illness.
1.2 Summarise the signs and symptoms of the illness.
1.3 Analyse the treatment options and prognosis for the illness.
2.1 Summarise the psychological and social impact of a specified illness on: * the individual * others. Others may include the individual’s family, friends or carers.
3.1 Analyse the support needs of the individual with the chronic illness.
3.2 Propose ways to meet the individual’s support needs.
Grade Descriptors –
This assignment is graded using elements from the grade descriptors below
If you achieve all assessment criteria listed above at Level 3, you will be awarded a Pass. To gain a Merit or Distinction, your work must match the performance described in the following grade descriptors.
Grade Descriptor To achieve a Merit: To achieve a Distinction:
GD 1 Understanding the subject
Student’s work:
a) demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base
b) is generally informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study
Student’s work:
a) demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base
b) is always informed by the major conventions and practices of the area of study
GD 2 Application of Knowledge
Student’s work:
a) makes use of relevant • facts • with both
b) breadth or depth
very good levels of • accuracy • insight • analysis • Student’s work:
a) makes use of relevant • facts • with both
b) breadth and depth and/or
excellent levels of • accuracy • insight • analysis •
GD7
Quality
To achieve a Merit:
The student’s work:
a) is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent
b) puts forward arguments or ideas which are generally unambiguous, but which are in a minor way limited or incomplete
taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the brief/assignment.
To achieve a Distinction:
The student’s work:
a) is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent
b) puts forward arguments or ideas which are consistently unambiguous and cogent
taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the brief/assignment.
Additional Guidance
To achieve a Merit: To achieve a Distinction:
The essay will demonstrate a very good understanding of heart disease, it’s treatment, the impact on the patient and family and the support mechanisms put in place. It should be referenced throughout using a variety of resources. It should be concise and well structured with minimal grammatical mistakes. The essay will demonstrate an outstanding understanding of heart disease, its treatment, impact on the patient and family and support mechanisms put in place. The analysis will be excellent and contain consistent, current academic research to support your essay. The sentence structure, grammar and punctuation should be of an exemplary standard.
Assignment Feedback and Grading
Unit Code(s) Unit Title Level Credit Value
QU025400 Management of Ill Health 3 3
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Assessment Criteria Achieved
LOs ACs Covered Achieved Resubmitted Referral
LO1 AC 1.1
LO1 AC 1.2
LO1 AC 1.3
LO2 AC 2.1
LO3 AC 3.1
LO3 AC 3.2
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