TOPIC: Your assignment will focus on one determinant of health and will critically explore this determinant in terms of the individual, as well as the wider socio-political and economic context. Current evidence and policies in relation to the social determinant and its potential impact or relationship to the individual in the case study should be utilised to support this work.
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Frank is a 57-year-old man, whose parents migrated from Jamaica before he was born. He is Divorced and lives alone in a block of flats owned by county council in London, Hackney. He has four children, three are in the military and he rarely sees them. His Daughter lives 30 mins away. Frank lived in Spain for 20 years but returned 2 years ago due to ill health.
Frank smokes 20-30 cigarettes a day, with his first cigarette being on waking. He used to smoke more heavily but has recently cut down. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia four years ago; he is also type 2 diabetic and suffers from depression. He has recently been discharged from hospital following a relapse.
Frank is in receipt of universal credit, though there have been delays with receiving his payment. This has caused delays in paying rent and bills, such as gas and electric. He has been visiting local foodbanks but has recently found himself getting paranoid and thus not able to leave the house as much as he would like. He does enjoy socialising and likes a couple of pints in the evening with his friends at the local pub. He has been feeling depressed due to lack of employment and ongoing issues with mould in his flat.
Additional guidance
- In examining and selecting one determinant of health you may consider any of the following: the individual, their biopsychosocial factors and any associated lifestyle factors, the broader community provision and social networks surrounding that individual; their living and working conditions and the wider socio-political, economic and cultural contexts.
- The current context of health and healthcare provision in the United Kingdom and how this might impact on the individual should also be considered.
- Critique evidence from a range of sources for example, NICE, the Department of Health, Public Health England, the King’s Fund, World Health Organisation and other peer reviewed sources and publications.
- Demonstrate use of empirical research literature that informs your understanding and analysis of the context of this determinant of health
- Overall the discussion should give a logical and coherent argument of the key issues and demonstrate an understanding of the factors that impact on health and illness.
- Use appropriate language for academic writing, which is structured, measured and precise.
- Demonstrate competence across the learning outcomes for the module.
- Check that the cited references and bibliography are presented in a consistent and acceptable format that conforms to HSK referencing guidelines.
- The assignment should be written in third person
Written Assignment Checklist:
Did you….
- Consider a determinant of health in relation to the patient/service user in the field specific case study?
- Consider this in terms of local policy/best practice and specific evidence base alongside the wider socio-economic and political influences?
- Use appropriate language for academic writing which is measured and precise?
- Structure your work logically without repetition?
- Evaluate your findings
- Demonstrate competence across all learning outcomes for the module?