Discuss the impact of chronic medical conditions on adolescents (12-18yo) and identify ways of...

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Discuss the impact of chronic medical conditions on adolescents (12-18yo) and identify ways of promoting resilience or positive development
Instructions Write a formal academic essay – introduction, body, conclusion and reference list. You need to attach: The ACU assignment cover sheet (with a signed declaration of originality) The marking guide for this assessment (attached to this unit outline) Your Turnitin originality report You should submit your draft to Turnitin well before the due date to ensure that you have time to work on any issues identified by Turnitin. A Turnitin originality report will be available after the online submission; this must be printed out and submitted with the hard copy version. Due Date 3pm Tuesday 16/4/13
Length 1300 min-1500 Maximum words
Weighting 40%
Semester 1, 2013 Page 6 of 11
Purpose For to Students demonstrate their knowledge of unit content and academic writing.
Learning outcomes assessed
How theories and concepts (LO 1) relates to the health and illness experiences and responses for individuals & families (LO 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) (GA 1 & 4) and discusses professional contributions to promote health and wellbeing (LO 6). Discuss emotional, cognitive, motivational and behavioural factors that contribute to health and wellbeing (LO, 2, 3 /GA 1) Locate, evaluate and use appropriate information from electronic health databases in preparing an essay using relevant academic conventions (LO 8, GA 8). Ability to think critically and reflectively (GA 4).
Assignment Submissi0n
Submitted electronically in LEO to get your Turnitin originality report. Then attach Originality Report to a hard copy and submit via the box on L7 / 33 Berry St outside reception Return of assignment From LIC
Assessment criteria See Criteria Sheet at back of Unit Outline
Late Submissions
Applications for extensions can be made on the application form (see the ‘forms’ section of the student area of the University website) before the due date/time and need to be supported with documentation such as a medical certificate. Essays submitted up to 3 working days late incur a 10% penalty. Applications for Special Consideration need to be made within 5 days of the due date of the assignment.

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Medicine
The impact of chronic medical conditions on adolescents (12-18 yrs) and ways of 
promoting resilience or positive development
Medicine 
Introduction 
Chronic illnesses refer to those illnesses which take a very long time to be cured. They 
are usually severe and require extensive medical care. Chronic illness generally refers to chronic 
physical changes of an illness but chronic illness in reality involves more than physical 
symptoms. Living with chronic illness is an adaptation to the psychological and emotional 
changes associated with the illness as well.  It’s normal for an individual, when diagnosed with a 
chronic illness to start having odd feelings and worries about family, health, their studies and 
future in case of adolescent patients.  
There is a lot of emotional and physical stress involved for the patient as well as his 
family and so it is important that they obtain professional help and counseling while going 
through and dealing with a chronic disease. A chronic illness leads not only to physical strain but 
also trauma and mental illness. As the patient is unable to live a normal life and carry out his day 
to day activities it becomes very stressful and depressing for him to stay at the hospital and 
remain under medical supervision for a long period. So chronic illnesses need to be dealt with 
patience and motivation.  
Theories and concepts 
Chronic illness causes a lot of mental stress to the patient and makes him respond in a 
very different way. Their reactions are to be handled by the medical staff, including doctors to be 
extremely patient and deal with them very tactfully. Emotional, cognitive and social responses of 
such patients have to be studied in detail to be able to understand the condition of the patient and 
treat him accordingly. It has been observed that patients with chronic illnesses require a lot of 
emotional support and so should be provided medical counseling which can help them deal with 
it in a better manner.  
Oppressive practices can be improved and made to succeed by empowerment. It can help 
improve the mental health of the patient. It can help them become involved in a number of 
activities and deal with their illness in a better manner.  This helps them stay happier and feel 
better about themselves. Helplessness can cause a lot of frustration. So, it is extremely important 
that the patient is able to do some amount of day-to-day work by himself. This has been found to 
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be an extremely useful practice that helps patients overcome the depressing feeling of being 
helpless and slowly regain their confidence.

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