The Australian health care system
May not be offered in 1995
Dr Stephen Duckett
6 points * One 3-hour session per week * First semester * City
Synopsis This subject is aimed at providing an understanding of the environment in which health administrators will operate. Key topics covered include the structure of the Australian health care system (public and private hospitals, nursing homes, non-institutional services, preventive services, government structures); the health workforce and financing arrangements (including Commonwealth-State financial arrangements). Contemporary policy debates and issues are highlighted.
Assessment Written (assignments): 100%
Prescribed texts
Australian Institute of Health Australia's health AGPS
Grant C and Lapsley H Australian health care system ASHSA Series