Summary

The course will consider the tertiary hospital environment and complex conditions which often require long term hospitalisation impacting not only the child but family. This module identifies five ‘core conditions’ which it uses as a basis for exploring the principles of complex disorders (these core topics change year by year).

You will be exposed to different conditions during your placement at GOS and during the core lecture weeks. Many of these will have ethical and resource-utilisation issues, which should be mentioned as part of your reflective diaries, and may be relevant in the exam questions.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

After taking this module, you should be able to discuss and outline the following:

Organisation of complex care within the NHS, including organization of services for children with conditions requiring specialist care, referral pathways and networks, shared care and the roles of different members of the multidisciplinary team.
	Services offered for different conditions, and the current and future issues within this system such as conflicts over resource allocation, tensions between hospitals, and the future of specialist services.
	Psychosocial issues that arise in the care of children with complex conditions such as long-term hospitalisation, family separation and multiple medical teams providing care.
	Clinical and academic aspects of complex conditions.
Who is this module for?

This is a core module for students on the iBSc Paediatrics and Child Health.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Teaching and learning methods consist of multidisciplinary sessions from experts in complex tertiary care, backed up by tutorials from experts across a range of specialities. Five core topics will be introduced to you and then you will have to prepare joint presentations with other students. You will choose attachments from the diverse range of specialities at the hospital.

Assessment Methods

Exam Weighting 50%

CCD Reflective Diary weighting 50%