11548 (v.2) Health Policy and Management 782

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A critical examination of health care systems within an international context. This includes the design, implementation and evaluation of health care policy and the key issues that underlie health policy. The relationships between the powerful and the disadvantaged groups are analysed. Current and future directions in international health care are explored.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Critically examined the policy process related to health care systems. An appreciation of the relationship between key issues in health care and public policy. Compared and contrasted selected national health care systems. Critically appraised policy directions in health care internationally.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Peabody, J. W., Rahman, O. M., Pertler, P. J., Mann, J., Farley, D. O., Luck, J., Robalino, D., and Carter, G. M. (1999), Policy and health : implications for development in Asia. Melbourne, Cambridge University Press. Bridgeman, P. and Davis, G. (1998), Australian Policy Handbook. Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Hogwood, B. and Gunn, L. (1984), Policy and analysis for the real world. Toronto, Oxford University Press. Palmer, G. and Short, S. (1989), Health care and public policy: an Australian Analysis. Melbourne, Macmillan. Smith, M. J. (1993). Pressure, Power and Policy: state autonomy and policy networks in Britain and the United States. New York, Harvester Wheatsheaf.

Unit Texts:

Barker, C. (1996), The health care policy process. London, Sage.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Individual assignments (3 at 33.3% each) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment breakdown.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y