Holistic health assessment
Ms V Griffiths
3 points * 2 hours per week * First semester * Peninsula
This subject aims to increase students' knowledge and skills using a systematic approach to health assessment of the client. This knowledge will include both subjective and objective data pertinent to the health history. Emphasis will also be placed on providing an opportunity to develop and practise skills essential for interviewing, data collection, documentation, interpretation of data and physical health assessment techniques.
Assessment
Examination * Skills assessment
Prescribed texts
Seidel H M and others Mosby's guide to physical examination Mosby, 1987