096341 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 92050 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care AND 96341 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
Description
This subject is designed for clinicians, health service managers, planners, and aspiring health sector professionals. It offers a deep understanding of the political and policy contexts influencing the funding and delivery of health service and social care services.
Students learn to navigate the complexities of policy-making, from conception to implementation, and manage the impact of media and stakeholder power and influence. They consider how policy problems are defined, and by whom, and the evidence needed to support and persuade decision-makers. Students also reflect on the ethical dimensions of policy-making.