COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL STUDY OF HEALTH SYSTEMS
PHE5CHS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, 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 subject 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.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Zhanming Liang
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
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Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
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Learning resources
Students should browse the European Observatory of Health Systems and Policies
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
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URL: http://www.euro.who.int/observatory
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Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
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