| | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory | More than satisfactory | Outstanding |
| Identifies the case/topic and introduces the clinical consequences | The case/topic is vaguely discussed or not identified. Minimal foundational knowledge evident and clinical consequences inadequately described. | The case/topic is identified and discussed however, there is no, or minimal explanation of the clinical context/ consequences. Minimal foundational knowledge evident. | The case/ topic is identified and explained. The magnitude of the issue is identified and clinical consequences are well linked to the case. | The case/topic is outlined with a clear orientation to the clinical consequences of the specific case. Foundational knowledge of the case is evident and focus on the significance of specific consequences is well established. |
| Clearly articulates the biospychosocial aspects of care (e.g. relational, psychological, physical) related to the case/topic and the impact of the illness of the patient and their family | Does not articulate the many aspects of care in relation to the case/ topic and poorly describes the impact of illness on the patient and family. | Describes in minimal detail the aspects of care in relation to the case/ topic and briefly describes the impact of illness/ condition on the patient and family. | Adequately describes the aspects of care that are grounded within the context of the case/ topic. Good analysis of the impact of the illness/ condition on the patient and the family. | Describes in detail the aspects of care that are grounded within the context of the case/ topic. Analyses in depth the impact of the illness on the patient and the family. |
| Discusses the importance of the therapeutic nurse- patient relationship within the context of care | Description of the therapeutic Nurse- patient relationship is minimal or absent and/ or not related to the case/ topic. | Description of the nurse- patient therapeutic relationship is based on an analysis of limited contemporary evidence. Some linkage to the case/ topic. | Presents a credible description of the therapeutic nurse- patient relationship which is rationalised and related to the case/topic. Uses contemporary evidence to demonstrably support discussion. | Presents a thorough description and analysis of the importance of the therapeutic nurse- patient relationship as related to the case/topic. This is supported by in-depth and critical engagement with high quality evidence. |
| Effectively discusses the cultural issues in the context of care related to the case/ topic | Poorly identified and discussed cultural issues related to the case/ topic. Unconnected ideas. | Logical structure. Cultural issues identified and briefly discussed but lacking depth and relation to case/ topic | Presents a well-developed discussion in relation to cultural issues. Clearly identifies and links them to the case/ topic. | Presents an outstanding discussion with regard to cultural issues. Clearly identifies and links them to the case/ topic. |
| Depicts the ethical, legal and policy issues that may arise during the process of case/ topic | Description of the ethical, legal and policy issues related to the case/ topic are poorly identified and inadequately discussed | Some description of the ethical, legal and policy issues related to the process of care but these are not well linked to the case/ topic | Well described ethical, legal and policy issues related to the process of care. Issues are well linked to the case/ topic | Excellent discussion of the ethical, legal and policy issues related to the process of care in the specific case/ topic |
| Accurate use of widespread, current referencing to enhance understanding of the topic area | Minimal evidence to support the argument; poor quality use of available resources and inadequate referencing | Some evidence to support argument but not well read and researched. Referencing satisfactory | Widespread evidence to support argument with adequate referencing Use of references incorporated are relevant and of high quality providing specific information on the case/ topic | Widespread evidence to support argument Use of references incorporated within the portfolio are relevant and of outstanding quality providing specific information on the case/ topic. |
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