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Autumn Examinations 2008/
Exam Code(s) 2BWS Exam(s) Bachelor of Midwifery Science
Module Code(s) NU2 41 Module(s) Fundamental Issues in Health Care
Paper No. 1 Repeat Paper Yes
External Examiner(s) Ms Julia Pansini Murrell Internal Examiner(s) Prof Kathy Murphy Dr Padraig Mac Neela Mr Charles O Mahony Dr Michelle Millar
Instructions : There are three (3) sections in this paper. You are
requested to answer three (3) questions in total. One must be from section A & B and you must answer section C. Please use a separate answer book for each question.
Duration (^) 3 Hours
No. of Pages 2 Department(s) School of Nursing & Midwifery Course Co-ordinator(s) Ms Miriam Brennan Ms Christina Engel
Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
Section A Psychology
Please use a separate answer book Please respond to ONE question from the following list:
- Drawing on psychological theories and research, describe how low mood and anxiety relate to women’s antenatal and postnatal experiences. (100%)
2.Describe how the psychological perspective on the pain experience can inform your understanding of pain in the midwifery context. (100%)
- Discuss how theories of stress and coping can be usefully applied to achieving a better understanding of pregnancy, labour and birth. (100%)
Section B Law
Please use a separate answer book Please respond to ONE question from the following list:
- What are the main changes introduced by the Mental Health Act 2001 in terms of the law relating to the detention of psychiatric patients? In your opinion are these changes positive. (100%)
- Give an outline of the law on consent in relation to adults. Is the law on consent to medical treatment important? Give reasons for your answer. (100%)
- What are the exceptions to the duty of patient confidentiality? Support your answer with relevant case law. (100%)
Section C Social Policy
Please use a separate answer book You must answer this question
- Explain and evaluate the role of the Irish State in health care policy. (100%)
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