306315 (v.2) Nosology 284
| Area: | School of Public Health |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 2871 (v.7) Health Record Systems 281 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Introduction to case mix and health funding within the Australian health care system. Development of Australian diagnosis related groups, structure and logic of the DRG, applications of case mix measures, case mix classifications other than the DRGs. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described the fundamental components of casemix. Discussed alternate systems of casemix classifications. |
| 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: | Abdelhak, M., Grosticj, S., Hanken, M.A. and Jacobs, E. (2001), Health Information: Management of a strategic resource. Philadelphia, WB Saunders. |
| Unit Texts: | Courtney, M. (ed.) (1997). Financial management in health services. Sydney, Maclennan and Petty Pty Ltd. Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Noseology 284 Introductory casemix. Perth, Curtin University of Technology. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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