92050 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
6cp; intensivePostgraduate
This subject covers the essential knowledge of the policy and political environment in which health services operate. Health services managers need to understand the political environment in which decisions are made, how health policies are formulated and enacted and how they are received. The subject covers the theoretical framework for studying policy and politics particularly in relation to government policy, the ways policies are formulated, the balance of power between different stakeholders in the development of health services policies and decisions, how the health and political systems manage issues and the influence of the stakeholders and the media in the management of health services issues.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Note(s)
This subject was formerly called Power and Politics in Health Care.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
- 2013 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $1045 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
- 2013 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2919 (Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.)
- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Access conditions
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