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A Level Health & Social Care/Schemes of work/Version 1.0 Unit Title HSC10: Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventative Strategies (Optional) This unit aims to introduce a variety of diagnostic techniques and the principles and key points of practice of a of common medical treatments. This unit also looks into ways in which common diseases and disorders can be prevented. Method of assessment – written examination Topic Learning objectives / understanding Key terms / definitions Suggested activities Resources 3.10.1 Diagnosing disease Understand that diagnosis is the identification by a health care professional of a disease process that is causing a person’s ill health or other complaint, and that this is essential in order to begin appropriate treatment. This will include identifying both the disease process and the agent responsible. There are several steps to the process and these may include: Taking the medical history which includes a patient’s own account of the illness and asking questions to clarify the situation and make a provisional diagnosis. Conducting a physical examination to determine symptoms and reduce the list of possible diseases and move towards a definite diagnosis. Know the scientific principles and basic method of common Medical history Diagnosis Role play a GP taking a medical history (could link to effective communication from HSC01) YouTube clips on use of a stethoscope, percussion etc. Use pressure monitor to demonstrate taking a blood pressure reading “AQA A2 Health and Social Care” by Richard Smithson YouTube Blood pressure monitor
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