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COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL STUDY OF HEALTH SYSTEMS
CPH5CHS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit, China Health Program students learn about policy making for public health. The comparative and historical study of health systems underpins the technical languages in which public health policy is analysed and developed. Exploration of key episodes in health development in different countries contributes to deep judgement in public health policy making. This unit explores and compares health systems in different countries including historical and contemporary contexts. It focuses on challenges, options and debates in relation to health care reform (including public health). The study program includes key health policy topics such as: health care financing and health insurance; primary health care and community health; health promotion and pharmaceuticals policy. We explore themes and issues in health sector reform world wide, including links with economic reform. This unit is only taught in Bilingual for China Health Program students.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Students should browse the European Observatory of Health Care Systems (http://www.who.dk/eprise/main/who/progs/obs/toppage) online for a general introduction to the field. | Recommended | WHO website | WHO |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. apply an advanced and specialised body of conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge to their professional practice in a changing social, political, economic and health environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
02. communicate effectively with policy makers, health providers and health consumers, interpreting and transmitting complex knowledge, skills and ideas, and using a variety of modes and media
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
03. undertake effective and reflective participation in policy work, both independently and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment.
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussions, field visits, assignments
04. research and assess established theories and innovations, solve complex problems, and generate new understandings and ideas in health policy and health system development
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
05. make, and justify, ethical and socially responsible decisions in health policy development
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, group discussion, assignments
Subject options
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China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
China, 2015, Week 15-27, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 15-27, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 19-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeorge Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode at Bundoora and China- workshops, meetings and experiential learning held (equivalent to 39 hours of classroom contact)."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2,000-word essay | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |