HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
PHE5POL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this introductory subject is on the theory and practice of health policy, including health system policy, healthcare policy and public health policy. Students will develop skills to participate competently in the design and critical analysis of policy at a level appropriate to a health policy advisor. The process of policy will be conceptualised in terms of development, advocacy, implementation and evaluation. Key themes are: What is policy? H ow and when is policy formulated? Who is involved in policy and why? How is policy implemented and monitored? How is policy reviewed, evaluated and improved? Various theories and frameworks that seek to explain the policy making process will be introduced and critiqued. Institutional systems and structures that influence health policy making will be examined. Particular attention will be given to explore the contemporary policy environment and political landscape that influence policy making, and the use of advocacy, evidence and policy instruments for implementing policy. The roles of interest groups in policy process will be explored. Case studies will be used to illustrate key policy issues.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Special conditionsClasses are held at the City Campus. PHE5POL is offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
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Readings
Making health policy
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AuthorBuse, K., Mays, N. and Walt G.
Year2012
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PublisherOPEN UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Policy
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorColebatch H.
Year2009
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Understanding the Australian health care system
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorWillis, E., Reynolds, L., and Keleher, H.
Year2016
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PublisherELSEVIER
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Public health practice in Australia: The organised effort
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorLin, V., Smith J. and Fawkes, S.
Year2014
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PublisherALLEN AND UNWIN
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Health care and public policy: An Australian analysis
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorPalmer, G., and Short, S.
Year2014
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PublisherMACMILLAN
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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