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Rheumatology Module from the University of Leeds
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Rheumatology: diseases, processes, treatment and care (20 level 3 credits)
- Name
- Professor Claire Hale
- Contact Email
- c.a.hale@leeds.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- 0113 343 1179
Suitable for all heath professionals who care for patients suffering from a rheumatological disorder and will use a range of teaching delivery methods. In the second semester there is a strong emphasis on the psychosocial aspects of the disorder and strategies for helping patients deal with this are discussed.
The module has three main components:
- Disease processes of rheumatological disorders which will cover anatomy, physiology and immunology for children and adults
- Nature and type of therapeutic intervention in rheumatology including the contribution of complementary therapies
- Psychosocial aspects of rheumatology care and the effects on patients and families.
The module can be taken as part of a degree course or as a stand alone module.
For further details contact:
Prof. Claire Hale
Tel: 0113 343 1179
Email: c.a.hale@leeds.ac.uk
or
Ms Jill Firth
Tel: 0113 343 7186
Email: j.firth@leeds.ac.uk