Unit Code: NURS13143

Unit Title: Digital Health, Technology and Informatics in the Profession of Nursing
Assessment 2
Type: Written Assessment
Due date: 4pm (AEST) Wednesday, 8th of October 2025 (Week 12)
Extensions: Available as per policy
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment
Return date: Results for this assessment will be made available on
Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Weighting: 60%
Length: 1500 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list)
Unit Coordinators: Dr Deepa Rijal, Colleen McGoldrick, Camila Omiya Lake
and Deb Richards
Learning Outcomes Assessed
1. Discuss considerations related to cybersecurity, privacy, consent and electronic
exchange of information when using digital health technology.
2. Explore how digital health technology can support person-centred care.
3. Evaluate the use of electronic health records when working in the community.
4. Analyse the role of telehealth in assisting people from regional and remote areas
to access appropriate health care.
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the impact
of telehealth in assisting people to access appropriate health care.
Instructions
Please follow the steps below to complete your assessment task:
Question 1
This short essay assessment relates to the following news story:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/calls-to-improve-cross-border-medical-
record-transfer-system-nsw/103428242
1. In a 750-word essay, discuss the current considerations regarding the electronic
transfer of patient information across different jurisdictions in Australia.
2. In your answer:
i. Discuss the limitations of transferring patient information across
jurisdictions with current electronic record systems,
ii. Discuss the outcomes of these limitations from a person-centred
care perspective, and
iii. Propoase solutions to the limitations you identified.
3. Use the ABC news story in your essay to provide examples of your academic
argument.
4. You should use at least five sources of scholarly evidence to support your
answer to this question.
5. These should be cited in your reference list.
Question 2
This short essay assessment relates to the following story:

1. In a 750-word essay evaluate the role of telehealth and My Health Record in
assisting people, like Kendal, to access appropriate health care.
2. In your answer:
i. Analyse the role of telehealth in assisting people from regional
and remote areas to access appropriate health care,
ii. Evaluate the usability and benefit of My Health Record from a
patient and healthcare provider’s perspective.
3. Use the YouTube clip in your essay to provide examples of your academic
argument.
4. You should use the YouTube to help you answer this question, plus at least five
other sources of scholarly evidence.
5. These should be cited in your reference list.
Literature and references
In this assessment, use at least 10 contemporary references (7 years or less) to support
your discussion. You may also use seminal scholarly literature where relevant. Suitable
references include peer-reviewed journal articles as well as textbooks and credible
websites. When sourcing information, consider the 5 elements of a quality reference:
currency, authority, relevance, objectivity, and coverage. Grey literature sourced from
the internet must be from reputable websites such as from government, university, or
peak national bodies: for example, the Australian College of Nursing, the Australian
Association of Social Workers, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Institute of
Health and Welfare. Note, that websites such as StatPearls, Life in the Fastlane, and
Wikipedia are not suitable for this assessment task. Lecture notes are not primary
sources of evidence and should not be used in this assessment. All resources, other
than web pages and grey literature, must be sources from the CQUniversity library.
Requirements
This is a short answer assessment. Therefore, each question should be answered
separately and should have a heading (e.g. Question 1, Question 2, etc.).
Each short answer should start with a succinct introductory paragraph and conclude
with a succinct conclusion paragraph
• Use a cover page for your assignment that includes in the following order:
• Student name
• Student number
• Unit code and name
• Assessment type
• Due date
• In-text word count
• Use of Gen AI: Gen AI agent.……..has been used for editing and
proofreading this assessment (insert or delete as applicable).
• Use a conventional and legible size 12 font, such as Times New Roman, with 2.0
line spacing and 2.54cm page margins (standard pre-set margin in Microsoft
Word).
• Include page numbers on the top right side of each page in a header.
• Indent the first line of each paragraph 1.27cm (standard pre-set indent in
Microsoft Word).
• All questions in the Instructions of this assessment must be attempted and clearly
answered to pass this assessment task.
• Write in the third-person perspective and in the first-person perspective for your
reflection, however, write in the third-person perspective when referring to the
literature.
• Use formal academic, discipline specific, professional and inclusive language.
• Use Microsoft Word English (Australia) spelling and grammar checker.
• Paraphrase, summarise or quote information acknowledging the original source
(referencing) to avoid plagiarism.
• Use essay structure.
• Headings, bullet points, tables and appendices are not to be used in this
assessment.
• Follow academic writing conventions: spell out contractions in full; introduce
abbreviations and acronyms; spell out numbers for zero through nine and use
numerals for numbers 10 and above.
• All work submitted must be your own work.
• Start your reference list on a separate page to the body of your assessment.
• Use the seventh edition American Psychological Association (APA) referencing
style. The CQUniversity Academic Learning Centre has an online APA
Referencing Style Guide.
• The word count is considered from the first word of the introduction to the last
word of the conclusion. The word count excludes the reference list but includes
in-text references and direct quotations.
Resources
• You can use unit provided materials and other credible sources (e.g., journal
articles, books) to reference your argument. The quality and credibility of your
sources are important. Please note, lecture notes are not peer reviewed primary
sources of evidence.
• We recommend that you access your discipline specific Nursing Resource Guide
• You may like to manage your citations and reference list. Information on how to
use academic referencing software (EndNote) is available at the CQUniversity
Library website should you wish to learn how to use it.
• For information on academic writing and referencing please go to the Academic
Learning Centre Moodle site. The Academic Communication section has many
helpful resources, including information for students with English as a second
language.
• You may wish to submit a draft to Studiosity.
• Submit at least one draft before the due date to review your Turnitin Similarity
Score before making a final submission. Instructions are available here. Please
remember, the similarity score is only a matching tool, and the score alone does
not necessarily indicate or eliminate the presence of plagiarism.
Academic Integrity
1. You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic
Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party
or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
2. The use of any generative artificial intelligence is permitted as per Level 2 (AI
planning) and Level 3 (AI Collaboration) AI Assessment scale tool indicators:
a. Gen AI content is used to generate ideas and general structures.
b. Gen AI content editing.
c. Checking spelling and grammar.
d. CQUniversity’s Gen AI tools approved for use in this assessment are
Microsoft Copilot (protected version), Studiosity and Grammarly.
3. Any use of Gen AI software:
a. Must be cited in the relevant sections.
2. Must be referenced as per APA 7th guidelines.
3. You must complete the declaration of Gen AI use on the title page of your
assessment
.
Submission
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Late penalties of 5% per day of the available mark may be applied as per the
Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Contact TASAC if you experience technical issues submitting your assessment:
• Phone toll-free 1300 666 620
• Email tasac@cqu.edu.au
Marking Criteria
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be
assigned. Assessment re-attempt is not available for this Assessment task.
Minimum Pass Criteria
• You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments
to pass this unit.
• In the event you are eligible for a supplementary assessment, all assessment
tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
Unit Code: NURS13143 Unit Title: Digital Health, Technology and Informatics in the Profession of Nursing
Assessment Two – Written Assessment Student name:
Key Criteria High Distinction
84.5–100%
Distinction
74.50–84.49%
Credit
64.50–74.49%
Pass
49.50–64.49%
Fail
≤49.4%
TOTAL
Question 1
(40%)
(33.8–40)
Provides an excellent and
clear analysis of the
limitations of transferring
patient information across
jurisdictions with current
electronic record systems.
Succinctly and
comprehensively explains
(i)discussing the limitations of
transferring patient
information with current
electronic systems, (ii)
exploring the outcomes of
these limitations from a
person-centred care
perspective and (iii) exploring
solutions to the limitations
you identified.
The response provides
examples, taken from the
news story, to demonstrate
mastery of the subject.
The assessment is very well
(30–33.6)
Provides an
appropriately concise
analysis of the limitations
of transferring patient
information across
jurisdictions with current
electronic record
systems.
Comprehensively
provides explanation
(i)discussing the
limitations of transferring
patient information with
current electronic
systems, (ii) exploring
the outcomes of these
limitations from a person-
centred care perspective
and (iii) exploring
solutions to the
limitations you identified.
The response provides
examples, taken from the
(26–29.6)
Provides some analysis
of the of the limitations of
transferring patient
information across
jurisdictions with current
electronic record
systems.
Satisfactorily provides
explanation (i)discussing
the limitations of
transferring patient
information with current
electronic systems, (ii)
exploring the outcomes
of these limitations from
a person-centred care
perspective and (iii)
exploring solutions to the
limitations you identified.
The response provides
some evidence of
examples, taken from the
news story, to
(20–25.6)
An analysis is attempted
about the limitations of
transferring patient
information across
jurisdictions with current
electronic record
systems, however, there
are gaps in the
discussion.
Adequately provides
explanation (i)discussing
the limitations of
transferring patient
information with current
electronic systems, (ii)
exploring the outcomes
of these limitations from
a person-centred care
perspective and (iii)
exploring solutions to the
limitations you identified.
The response provides
some evidence of
(0–19.6)
Limited or no information
provided and/or lack of
relevance in discussion
about the limitations of
transferring patient
information across
jurisdictions with current
electronic record
systems.
Provides minimal/ no
explanation (i)discussing
the limitations of
transferring patient
information with current
electronic systems, (ii)
exploring the outcomes
of these limitations from
a person-centred care
perspective and (iii)
exploring solutions to the
limitations you identified.
The response does not
use the news story to
provide examples of the
supported by valid and
relevant literature sources.
news story, to
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is well
supported by valid and
relevant literature
sources.
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is
mostly supported by valid
and relevant literature
sources.
examples, taken from the
news story, to
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is
occasionally supported
by valid and relevant
literature sources
argument.
The assessment is
minimally/not supported
by valid and relevant
literature sources
Question 2
(40%)
(33.8–40)
Provides an excellent and
clear evaluation of the role of
telehealth and My Health
Record in assisting people to
access appropriate health
care.
Succinctly and
comprehensively (i) analyses
the role of telehealth in
assisting people from regional
and remote areas to access
appropriate health care and
(ii) evaluates the usability and
benefit of My Health Record
from a patient and healthcare
provider’s perspective.
The response provides
examples, taken from the
YouTube clip, to demonstrate
mastery of the subject.
The assessment is very well
(30–33.6)
Provides an
appropriately concise
evaluation of the role of
telehealth and My Health
Record in assisting
people to access
appropriate health care.
Comprehensively (i)
analyses the role of
telehealth in assisting
people from regional and
remote areas to access
appropriate health care
and (ii) evaluates the
usability and benefit of
My Health Record from a
patient and healthcare
provider’s perspective.
The response provides
examples, taken from the
(26–29.6)
Provides some
evaluation of the role of
telehealth and My Health
Record in assisting
people to access
appropriate health care.
Satisfactorily (i) analyses
the role of telehealth in
assisting people from
regional and remote
areas to access
appropriate health care
and (ii) evaluates the
usability and benefit of
My Health Record from a
patient and healthcare
provider’s perspective.
The response provides
some evidence of
examples, taken from the
YouTube clip, to
(20–25.6)
An evaluation is
attempted about the role
of telehealth and My
Health Record in
assisting people to
access appropriate
health care; however,
there are gaps in the
discussion.
Adequately or mostly (i)
analyses the role of
telehealth in assisting
people from regional and
remote areas to access
appropriate health care
and (ii) evaluates the
usability and benefit of
My Health Record from a
patient and healthcare
provider’s perspective.
The response provides
minimal evidence of
(0–19.6)
Limited or no information
provided and/or lack of
relevance in discussion
about the role of
telehealth and My Health
Record in assisting
people to access
appropriate health care.
Minimally or does not (i)
analyse the role of
telehealth in assisting
people from regional and
remote areas to access
appropriate health care
and (ii) evaluates the
usability and benefit of
My Health Record from a
patient and healthcare
provider’s perspective.
The response provides
supported by valid and
relevant literature sources.
YouTube clip, to
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is well
supported by valid and
relevant literature
sources.
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is
mostly supported by valid
and relevant literature
sources.
examples, taken from the
YouTube clip, to
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is
occasionally supported
by valid and relevant
literature sources
no evidence of
examples, taken from
YouTube clip, to
demonstrate
understanding of the
subject.
The assessment is
minimally/not supported
by valid and relevant
literature sources
Professional
writing and
presentation
(10%)
(8.5–10)
Content is clear, accurate and
presented in a logical,
succinct order demonstrating
a comprehensive
understanding of the topic.
There are no errors in English
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation. Language of the
discipline is comprehensively
used. Formatting
requirements applied without
error. Literature cited is
published in the last 7 years.
Assessment is written using
the student’s own words and
is the student’s own work.
Adheres to the word limit.
(7.5–8.4)
Content is frequently
clear, correct and
presented in a logical
order demonstrating a
good understanding of
the topic. English
grammar, spelling, and
punctuation conventions
have 1 error. Language
of the discipline is
frequently used.
Formatting requirements
are applied with 1 error.
Majority of literature cited
is published in the last 7
years. Assessment is
written using the
student’s own words and
is the student’s own
work. Adheres to the
word limit.
(6.5–7.4)
Content is mostly clear,
correct and presented in
a logical order
demonstrating a sound
understanding of the
topic. English grammar,
spelling, and punctuation
conventions have 2
errors. Language of the
discipline is mostly used.
Formatting requirements
are applied with 2 errors.
Most literature cited is
published in the last 7
years. Assessment is
written using the
student’s own words and
is the student’s own
work. Adheres to the
word limit.
(5–6.4)
Content is frequently
clear, correct and
presented in a logical
order demonstrating a
reasonable
understanding of the
topic. English grammar,
spelling, and punctuation
conventions have 3
errors. Language of the
discipline is used.
Formatting requirements
are applied with 3 errors.
Some literature cited is
published in the last 7
years. Assessment is
written using the
student’s own words and
is the student’s own
work. Adheres to the
word limit.
(0–4.9)
Content is consistently
unclear or incorrect and
is disorganised
demonstrating
insufficient
understanding of the
topic. English grammar,
spelling and punctuation
conventions have ≥4
errors. Language of the
discipline is rarely,
incorrectly or not used.
Formatting requirements
are applied with ≥4
errors. Majority of
literature cited is
published ≥7 years or not
cited. Assessment is
inconsistently or not
written using the
student’s own words
and/or is not the
student’s own work.
Does not adhere to the
word limit,
Referencing
(10%)
(8.5–10)
Acknowledges all sources of
peer reviewed literature. Has
no APA 7th Edition
referencing errors, and all
references have been cited.
The assessment is
substantiated with 10 or more
appropriate contemporary
peer-reviewed journal
articles. Meets APA 7th
Edition referencing standards
with no errors in-text and the
reference list.
(7.5–8.4)
Acknowledges majority
sources of peer reviewed
literature. Has 1 APA 7th
Edition referencing errors
or references not
provided. The
assessment is
substantiated with a
minimum of 10
appropriate
contemporary peer-
reviewed journal articles.
Meets APA 7th Edition
referencing standards
with no more than 1
errors in-text and the
reference list.
(6.5–7.4)
Acknowledges most
sources of peer reviewed
literature. Has 2 APA 7th
Edition referencing errors
or references not
provided. The
assessment is
substantiated with a
minimum of 9
appropriate
contemporary peer-
reviewed journal articles.
Meets APA 7th Edition
referencing standards
with no more than 2
errors in-text and the
reference list.
(5–6.4)
Acknowledges some
sources of peer reviewed
literature. Has 3 APA 7th
Edition referencing errors
or references not
provided. The
assessment is
substantiated with a
minimum of 8
appropriate
contemporary peer-
reviewed journal articles.
Meets APA 7th Edition
referencing standards
with no more than 3
errors in-text and the
reference list.
(0–4.9)
Acknowledges minimal
or no sources peer
reviewed literature. Has
≥4 or more APA 7th
Edition referencing errors
or references not
provided. The
assessment cites ≤7
sources of peer-reviewed
evidence and/or the
evidence is not
appropriate. Has ≥4 or
more APA 7th Edition
referencing errors in-text
and the reference list.
TOTAL: MARKER:
Marker’s feedback:

Written Assessment 2 task description and marking rubric NURS13143