PUQ640 Health Systems
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| Unit code: | PUQ640 |
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| Equivalent(s): | PUN640 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,312 |
Unit Outline: Session 1 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | PUQ640 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PUN640 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
| Coordinator: | Reece Hinchcliff | reece.hinchcliff@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The aim of this unit is for you to develop an understanding of systems of health care both in Australia and internationally, of the factors that influence the design and functioning of those systems and of the concepts underpinning health system reform. The unit has been designed on the basis of insights drawn from research, policy and practice, and utilises concepts of effectiveness, efficiency and equity to evaluate systems and their components. We will use the Australian healthcare system as a case study but seek to draw from our examination of that system the concepts and analytical principles that may apply to all systems of health care.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate the factors which influence the design and operations of health systems; both in Australia and internationally
- Critically appraise and apply conceptual frameworks for system evaluation such as equity, efficiency and effectiveness
- Identify and critically analyse the issues, opportunities and challenges faced by the health care systems and options for system development
- Critically appraise proposals for health system reform, and the underlying rationale
Content
The content is divided into four modules:
- Module 1: An overview of health and health systems
- Module 2: Health resources
- Module 3: Systems of evaluation
- Module 4: Drivers of change
Learning Approaches
You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online activities, guided through the learning process by teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average, you will need to dedicate 12-15 hours each week for your learning that includes readings, discussions with peers and assignments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formal individual feedback will be provided to each student on each assessment item. Additionally, generic feedback on the assessments will be provided to all students.
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Compare two national health systems
In this assignment, you are required to compare two national health systems in respect to governance and structural arrangements, financing arrangements, and factors influencing the design and outcomes produced by both systems. The assignment is in the form of a video-recorded (narrated PowerPoint) presentation.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination of health reform
Students are required to select a current or proposed system-level health reform. The performance of the system in which that reform is situated needs to be evaluated using an established evaluation framework. Finally, the reform's rationale will be critically discussed, incorporating system performance metrics and published scientific evidence of relevance. The assignment will be presented in the form of a report.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Nil
Costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit.
Resources
There is no individual set eText for this unit. Essential readings are provided in electronic format, within the weekly learning materials.
Unit Outline: Session 3 2024, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | PUQ640 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | PUN640 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Nil |
| Coordinator: | Reece Hinchcliff | reece.hinchcliff@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The aim of this unit is for you to develop an understanding of systems of health care both in Australia and internationally, of the factors that influence the design and functioning of those systems and of the concepts underpinning health system reform. The unit has been designed on the basis of insights drawn from research, policy and practice, and utilises concepts of effectiveness, efficiency and equity to evaluate systems and their components. We will use the Australian healthcare system as a case study but seek to draw from our examination of that system the concepts and analytical principles that may apply to all systems of health care.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate the factors which influence the design and operations of health systems; both in Australia and internationally
- Critically appraise and apply conceptual frameworks for system evaluation such as equity, efficiency and effectiveness
- Identify and critically analyse the issues, opportunities and challenges faced by the health care systems and options for system development
- Critically appraise proposals for health system reform, and the underlying rationale
Content
The content is divided into four modules:
- Module 1: An overview of health and health systems
- Module 2: Health resources
- Module 3: Systems of evaluation
- Module 4: Drivers of change
Learning Approaches
You will be engaged in an active learning environment, undertaking regular online activities, guided through the learning process by teaching staff who provide regular feedback. On average, you will need to dedicate 12-15 hours each week for your learning that includes readings, discussions with peers and assignments.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Formal individual feedback will be provided to each student on each assessment item. Additionally, generic feedback on the assessments will be provided to all students.
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Compare two national health systems
In this assignment, you are required to compare two national health systems in respect to governance and structural arrangements, financing arrangements, and factors influencing the design and outcomes produced by both systems. The assignment is in the form of a video-recorded (narrated PowerPoint) presentation.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination of health reform
Students are required to select a current or proposed system-level health reform. The performance of the system in which that reform is situated needs to be evaluated using an established evaluation framework. Finally, the reform's rationale will be critically discussed, incorporating system performance metrics and published scientific evidence of relevance. The assignment will be presented in the form of a report.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Nil
Costs
There are no additional costs associated with this unit.
Resources
There is no individual set eText for this unit. Essential readings are provided in electronic format, within the weekly learning materials.