PAIS321 The Dynamics of Health Policy in Australia
Updated: 17 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in International Relations, Political and International Studies or Political Science or any 24 cp | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | PAIS 421; PUBP 420 | |||||||||
| Notes | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
PAIS421 - The Dynamics of Health Policy in Australia |
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| Coordinator(s) | Jim Maher (emaher@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit analyses and evaluates health policy formulation and implementation within the Australian federal system. This includes an analysis of forces determining policy priorities, the promotion of participation and accountability. The process of policy implementation and factors contributing, or otherwise, to effective implementation are critically examined as well as the translation of national and/or state initiatives into programs within individual health service organisations. Also identified are the institutional, financial and other factors affecting capacity for change. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |