CRH1002

Rural health politics and policy

(MED)

Mr P O'Meara & Mr S Kirkbright

6 points + off campus distributed learning + Second semester

Synopsis: This unit analyses rural health management and policy through an examination of rural social organisation drawing particularly on the disciplines of management, political science and sociology. It introduces students to the dynamics of rural society including the concept of /rurality0, the political economy of Australian rural communities and the social impact of rural change. Implications for health, management and policy are drawn out and current issues are identified.

Assessment: Written assignments + Journals + Teleconference participation