Health Care Systems

HIMT5069

This unit provides an introduction to health care systems with an emphasis on the Australian health care system. Topics covered include Commonwealth and State responsibilities for health with a particular focus on funding issues, healthcare expenditure, the structure and organisation of health insurance, health care facilities and the health workforce. The health of the Australian population is considered and compared internationally, and the health of indigenous Australians is reviewed in depth. The unit encourages a critical appraisal of current health arrangements and policies and an appreciation of the pluralistic nature of the health system.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1, 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: HIMT5069

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

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