Overview
Contemporary health issues in Australia provides a foundational understanding of the conditions that shape health experiences and the health and social care system in Australia. It exposes students to a conceptual understanding of themselves as simultaneous users and providers of health and social care.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Develop a foundational understanding of the conditions that shape health experiences and the health and social care system in Australia
- Expose students to a conceptual understanding of themselves as simultaneous users and potential providers of health and social care
- Extend skills in appraising evidence-based health literature and policies
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply a basic epidemiological lens to health and wellbeing in Australia
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Apply the social model of health to understand the lived experiences of health, disease, and illness in Australia
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Analyse the structure and function of the Australian health and social care systems and their impact on professional practice and health care outcomes
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Explain the impact of health and social care programs on health care outcomes in Australia
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Analyse the impact of health and social care programs on professional practice in health and social care settings
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