Unit

School Of Science And Health

Health Care SystemsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400965.2

Discipline: HEALTH PROMOTION

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
400272 - Health Care Systems

About this Unit
The tools of economic appraisal and decision making permeate all aspect of modern life. Reliance on economic analysis is highly evident in contemporary health care systems. The funding and provision of health care/services is continuingly changing and subject to ever increasing demand for limited and finite resources. The unit explores, examines and reviews the impact these limitations have on selected health care systems. Students are encouraged to research and examine their own and other health care systems and investigate the differences in access, equity, and efficiency. Practical, contemporary and applied case studies/examples are continuously utilised and students are encouraged to channel the knowledge gained into key areas of interest at the macro and micro level.