NUR 621 - Perspectives on The Illness Experience

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Develops an in depth examination of the scientific, experiential and existential perspectives of illness. A focus on chronic or disruptive illness includes the influence of technology, western and eastern perspectives, and social policy on the individual’s experience and illness management decisions. Varied examples of illness events demonstrate the interaction of the person, family and health care providers.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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