(Course code)
F06142 – Multi-professional cadet scheme
Unit Number and Title
Unit 14 Physiological Disorders
Assignment Title
Assignment 1: Disorders, signs, symptoms and diagnosis.
Grading criteria covered
P1 P2 P3 M1
Issue date
07.10.13
Submission date
21.10.13
Assessor
Lisa Hill
IQA
Carla Smithies
Scenario/Introduction:
You work on behalf of agencies that support the families and carers of individuals with particular physiological disorders and have been asked to produce a poster presentation for two different disorders which will be supported by notes. Also provide a written piece that assesses the possible difficulties with diagnosis for your 2 chosen disorders.
Task 1
Produce a poster presentation which:
1. Explains the nature of two named physiological disorders. (P1)
2. Explains …show more content…
You will need to think about both the type of disorder and the individual.
If you choose a disorder that a friend or family member has, and you aim to use primary research to help you, then you might need to spend time with that individual.
You will need to consider confidentiality at all times, so never include photographs, clinical reports and images such as x-rays films and scans.
How will you show sensitivity to the feelings of people living with the disorder?
Bear in mind that the disorder won’t go away once you have finished your case study.
For P1: Do you feel that you have an understanding of each disorder? Try to collect information together in order, under the following headings:
The causes
Physiological changes as a result of the disorder
Overall changes
Physiological changes as a result of the treatment.
The factors influencing the development of the disorder.
For P2:
What is likely to make a person go to their GP in the first place?
Did the GP notice signs that the patient had not