Rural health issues 2: Rural health policy and practice (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr Peter O'Meara
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
MILDURA First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this subject students are expected to be able to: 1. Describe the ideological foundations that influence the characteristics of health systems and service delivery models 2. Critically analyse a primary health care model 3. Demonstrate understanding of the policy process 4. Explain the rural/regional health policy framework 5. Discuss the relationship between the health needs of rural communities, health policy and rural health service models 6. Critically analyse health policy decision-making and implementation processes in the context of rural health care 7. Apply knowledge of rural health policy to examine a specific rural health issue in detail
Assessment: Poster: 25% + Case study: 50% + On-line discussions: 25%
Prerequisites: SRH3001
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