UNSW Handbook Course - Current Issues in Health

Current Issues in Health - PHCM9661


	Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
	School: School of Public Health and Community Medicine
	Course Outline: See Course Outline
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 4
	EFTSL: 0.083 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This interactive subject critically examines controversial issues involving those working in the health sector. Topics addressed include: changing trends in the delivery of health care towards shorter stays and day-surgery, the impact this has on the community and primary care services, the impact on the work of health professionals in the acute and community care sectors, the use of accident and emergency services and ambulance diversions, implications for the future training of health professionals.

Further Information

Please see timetables for mode of delivery and attendance requirements.
Public Health and Health Management Timetables
Hong Kong Program

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