Overview

1.Physiology of digestion, metabolism and nutrition 2.Regulation of body systems 3.Use of pharmaceuticals in radiographic practice 4.Effect of disease processes on images from a range of modalities 5.Role of governance with radiography 6.Consent 7.Data protection 8.Record keeping 9.Duty of care 10.Safeguarding vulnerable patient groups

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -- Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Basic ability in applying what is learned to common practice scenarios. - Basic understanding of professional accountability issues.Students will be required to achieve a minimum of D- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.

-good -- Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. - Good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common and less common practice scenarios. - Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.

-excellent -- Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. - Very good ability in applying what is learned to a range of common, less common and uniquely specific practice scenarios. - Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria.

Learning Outcomes

• Appraise issues around medico-legal aspects of image interpretation

• Demonstrate an awareness of the legal and ethical considerations when imaging patients

• Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology

• Evaluate the use of different modalities in the imaging of disease processes

• Understand and apply to practice a knowledge of the human individual in the context of health and disease