The Pathology assignment assesses awareness of pathological processes, the roles of scientific literature in medical/scientific research and education, and the ability to utilise and cite scientific literature at an academic standard. Reflective practice will also be assessed.

You will choose a disease of interest that is relevant to one of the pathological processes studied in this course:

acute inflammation
chronic inflammation
atherosclerosis, thrombosis, embolism & infarction (vascular disease)
disordered growth (including neoplasia)

You will prepare a patient information leaflet that outlines key information about the selected disease including causes/risk factors, pathogenesis, signs/symptoms, diagnosis/treatment and outcomes/complications. The leaflet should utilise and cite appropriate medical/scientific literature at an academic standard. You will also undertake a critical evaluation of the work submitted by one of your peers.

The task will involve a developmental process, with an outline due early in the term, a draft for peer-review due mid-term and the completed task (with reflection) due towards the end of the term.

Feedback:

You will receive general feedback on your outline during a tutorial, and structured peer-feedback on your draft. Marks and individual feedback will be provided within 10 working days.