BMS3032

Health policy and management (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Ms Kelly Makarounas-Kirchmann (Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine)

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. define the key determinants and models of health; 2. explain the important role that health promotion plays in determining the health of a nation; 3. classify health care systems and demonstrate the importance of quality, access to health services and good management in the efficient provision of health care; 4. apply your understanding of health and health services in the context of the Australian health care system you will be working within; 5. recognise the complexities of improving population health and how this is evaluated; 6. recognise the key elements that determine health policy; 7. identify the basis of human rights in health care; and 8. enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the above concepts.

Assessment: Group class presentation (20 minutes): 25% + Tutorial participation: 15% + Essay: 35% + Multiple choice exam: 25%

Contact Hours: 6 hours of contact time (2 hour lecture, 2 hours interactive classes and 2 hours tutorial preparation time)

Prerequisites: BMS1042