Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
2 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Peninsula
Objectives On completion of the subject, students should have developed an understanding and appreciation of the social factors implicated in the concepts of health and illness; obtained an awareness, understanding and appreciation of the social factors implicated in the provision of health care; developed a critical appreciation of the inequalities in health status among various groups in contemporary Australian society.
Synopsis The identification and appreciation of the social basis of health, illness and treatment through a critical analysis of variations within Australian society. Further development of the sociological perspective in nursing, health care and society.
Assessment Essay: 30% + Tutorial participation and presentation: 20% + Examination (1 hour): 50%