Critically examine and appraise how changes within the National Health Service have impacted on the care delivered to a patient with diabetes mellitus.

Critically examine and appraise how changes within the National Health Service have impacted on the care delivered to a patient with diabetes mellitus. You will be expected to provide the most contemporary sources of policy that have influenced your topic choice. (20%)

Analyse and critically synthesise relevant theoretical and contemporary research based knowledge around your chosen topic.  There is evidence of a comprehensive range of literature sources used to demonstrate that you have read widely around your topic in order for you to demonstrate comprehensive critical syntheses, as well as a coherent line of discussion. (40%)

Robust critical application of the evidence to support your topic and suggestions on how you can implement change to your practice.

An action plan [as an appendix] can be included to identify how you will address these suggestions meeting SMART criteria. (30%

Demonstrate logical and coherent development in your work. It must be clearly presented

You will have:

• Structured your essay in a logical manner including an introduction and summary or conclusion
• Demonstrated a coherent line of discussion (5%)