Introductory description

There are no prerequisite relationships.
(1) Issues in Public Health. The proposed module will provide a framework through which the subject matter of this module may be both understood and addressed through effective policy formulation and implementation. The same applies to (2) Practice of Public Health module.
(3) Organisational Behaviour and Health Services Policy. The proposed module is the international counterpart for this largely UK based module which is also directed by Professor Meads. It offers an understanding of the content and theories of global health policy within which national organisational development s take place

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

On the basis of a 1 week continuous schedule:
Day 1. Global Health Policies — the History and Geography covering past 50 years, key policy milestones and organisations
Day 2. International Health Policy — Trends and Developments covering different multinational values, concepts and models of health and health care.
Day 3. The Policy Process — Theory and Practice covering alternative perspectives and research approaches to policy formulation, development and implementation.
Day 4. Global Regions — Case Studies and Analysis covering continental and sub-continental policy developments with national exemplars and guest presenters. Day 5. Health Systems Development — Future Options and Scenarios covering market, partnership and managed care based health systems and participants proposed, personal and professional contributions.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic critical understanding of the relative significance of global policies and explain international policy options and trends
• Contribute effectively to policy development in senior professional contexts through written communication/presentations
• Contribute effectively to policy development in senior professional contexts through oral presentations and the negotiation of effective relationships
• Apply comparative analysis and critical appraisal skills in relation to international health policy derived from theory and research at the forefront of international scholarship
• Draft policy documents demonstrating systematic critical understanding of international health policy sources
• Demonstrate the motivation to include active policy interests in long term career development

Indicative reading list

Boelan C et al (2002) Improving Health Systems
Busse R, Schlette S (eds) (2003) Health Policy Developments. International Trends and Analysis
Davis K (1999) 'International Health Policy: Common problems, alternative strategies' Health Affairs (illustrative article)
Flood C.M. (2000) International Health Care Reform. A Legal, economic and political analysis
Meads G et al (2005) The Case for Interprofessional Collaboration in Health and Social Care
Niessen L (et al) (2000), The Evidence-Based Approach in Health Policy and Health Care Delivery. Social Science and Medicine (illustrative article)
Palfrey C (2000) Key Concepts in Health Care Policy and Planning Powell F, Wesson A (eds) (2001) Health Care Systems in Transition Ritsatakis et al (2000) Exploring Policy Developments in Europe (WHO) WHO Reports, Website and Performance Tables 1978-2005 Williams R (ed) 1995) International Developments in Health Care World Bank (1993) Investing in Health

Subject specific skills

Sound understanding of subject
Critically evaluate
Reflection

Transferable skills

Numeracy
Thinking and problem solving
written communication
oral communication
Teamwork
Organisation & time management
Use of tools and technology
Commercial awareness
Independence and initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility