Rural health issues 1: Health in the rural context (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Ms Michelle Richardson
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)
MILDURA Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject students are expected to be able to: 1. Understand rural diversity from geographical, environmental, social and cultural perspectives 2. Explain the nature of rurality from a global, national, state and cultural perspective 3. Critically analyse the characteristics of 'community' 4. Describe the health advantages and risks associated with living and working in a rural/remote community 5. Describe the psychosocial dimensions of health and their relationship to the epidemiological data on rural health 6. Critically examine the notion of 'Burden of Disease' as it relates to rural health 7. Apply knowledge of rural/remote communities' health patterns and needs to critically evaluate the planning and delivery of rural health services and programs
Assessment: On-line participation and telecongerence discussions: 10% + Community health services profile: 25% + Media article: 25% + Assignment: 40%
Prerequisites: AIS3807, NUR1202, NUR2202, NUR3106
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