This module aims to enable students to take a comprehensive health history from a patient/carer and to develop skills in assessing a patient's physical and mental health. Students will develop advanced physical examination skills and be able to adapt these to the age of the patient, the setting, and any individual needs. Students will then develop the art and science of clinical reasoning, decision making and care planning. 

The course will use a blend of online and face-to-face teaching, workshops and discussion forums to explore the theory underpinning advanced patient assessment and clinical reasoning. Practical activity will explore advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.  

Course content includes: