MPH2069

Health policy and information management

(MED)

Dr J Majoor

6 points + OCDL (with 15 contact hours over 5 days) + First semester + Caulfield General Medical Centre

Synopsis: Overview of determinants & influences in health policy development. Structure of Australian health care system with emphasis on policy origins effecting clinical health care systems. Information management principles such as information sourcing, accessing & interpreting information, its timely & effective use. Highly relevant to managers and practitioners in clinical health settings, as they implement national, state & local health policy initiatives & provide evidence for programs & new initiatives.

Assessment: Web-based tasks + Written assignments + Group presentation