MPH2075 - Health risk management and communication

Leader: Professor B Priestley

Offered

Alfred Hospital Second semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

Develops knowledge base and rational processes required for risk decision making and risk management in the health arena. Topics includes: examination of risk assessment outcomes in different circumstances; risk management strategies using illustrative case studies in food, water and environmental safety; the principles and science of good risk management; overview of different regulatory frameworks; evolution of risk communication and different communication models using case studies.

Objectives

On completion of this subject participants will:

1. understand and apply the process of risk decision-making to a series of case studies relating to current health concerns involving food, water, soil and air;
2. competently evaluate and interpret the scientific literature in relation to health issues and be able to effectively communicate this information to others;
3. show familiarity with the principles and procedures that need to be considered and adopted to ensure the community is adequately informed; and
4. have developed an appreciation that any policies devised to reduce or prevent health risks need to be cost effective.

Assessment

2 Written assignments 100%

Contact hours

18 contact hours over three days.