| Module Title |
Comparative Health Systems |
| Module Code |
HEA1013 (ITS: NS347) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
In this module, students examine the features of the Irish health system, explore the politics of health policy making, and analyse health systems through a comparative approach.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss what is meant by a 'health system'
2. Explore the politics and the finances of health policy making
3. Describe the principal features of the health systems in Ireland and abroad.
4. Explore, using a standard framework, the factors which account for the different structures of different health systems
5. Critically evaluate the ways in which different health systems meet common problems, and the impact of these choices on the efficiency, effectiveness and fairness of the system
6. Critically analyse and evaluate the features and outcomes of health systems using a comparative approach
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Assignment Completion | 40 | Individual assignment | | Group work | 20 | Preparation of class presentations as part of seminars | | Lecture | 2 | Introducing the module and drawing it together | | Seminars | 18 | Addressing the substance of the module in a participative format | | Tutorial | 2 | In support of examination preparation | | Independent Study | 23 | Reading for the module |
| Total Workload: 105 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20522 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Amanda Phelan | Module Teacher | Anthony Staines |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Participation | 1 mark per class attended up to a maximum of 10 marks. | 10% | Every Week | | Participation | Group presentations on a topic chosen by the group - two per semester - 10 marks each | 20% | As required | | Assignment | Prepare a project report, in the structure of a paper for publication, on a topic in health service research, delivery or policy, of your choice.
Also, prepare a response to the comments of the peer reviewers. | 60% | Once per semester | | Assignment | Prepare peer review (two) of other groups work. | 10% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
What is a health system?
We consider what it means to talk about a system and what constitutes a "health system."
Politics and health policy making
We examine health policy making as a political process with interacting interest groups and perspectives which have varying levels of influence. Notions of strategy and "disjointed incrementalism" are considered in this context.
The Irish health system
We explore the principal features of the Irish health system, its historical development,its performance in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, and fairness, and proposals for its reform.
Comparative analysis of health systems
We analyse and evaluate aspects of the Irish health system through comparisons with those elsewhere.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Ruth Barrington: 1987, Health, medicine & politics in Ireland, 1900-1970, Institute of Public Administration, Dublin, Ireland, 9780906980729
- A. Dale Tussing,: 0, How Ireland Cares, 9781905494231
- Maev-Ann Wren,: 0, Unhealthy State, 9781902602882
- Adelaide Hospital Society: 2008, Social Health Insurance: Further options for Ireland, Dublin Adelaide Hospital Society; Trinity College Dublin, Dublin,
- Carol Barker: 1996, The health care policy process, Sage Publications, London, 9780803976283
- Sara Burke,: 0, Medical Apartheid in Ireland, 9781848400368
- Sara Davies,: 0, Global Politics of Health, 9780745640426
- Judith Green & Nicki Thorogood: 1998, Analysing health policy, Addison Wesley Longman, London, 9780582298019
- Michael Laver: 0, Social choice and public policy, 9780631146940
- McCluskey,D.: 2006, Health Policy and Practice in Ireland, University College Dublin, Dublin,
- Jan Abel Olsen (Editor): 0, Principles in Health Economics and Policy, 9780199237814
- Madison Powers, Ruth Faden,: 0, Social Justice: The Moral Foundations of Public Health and Health Policy, 9780195375138
- Jennifer Prah Ruger,: 0, Health and Social Justice, 9780199653133
- Gill Walt,: 0, Health Policy, 9781868142736
Articles:
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Other Resources
- 1: Website, OECD Website,
- 414614: 1, Website, Eurostat,
- http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat: 414615, 1, Website, WHO Europe website
- http://www.euro.who.int/en/home:
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