HS2000 - Social Constructions of Health in Australia

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
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This subject introduces the student to social and cultural concepts of the origins of health and illness with a particular focus on Australias health system. Topics addressed include: biomedical and social models of health; the comparative health status of different social groups; factors influencing the preservation or marginalisation of health; the health professions; socio-political influences on health; the health care system; and the interrelationships between patients/clients, health care providers and health institutions. Issues that must be considered in planning health care services that are responsive to the needs of all community groups are broadly addressed.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of health and illness;
• describe and analyse the relationships between governments, bureaucracies, health professionals, consumer and other interest groups;
• discuss the political processes involved in health care policies and provision;
• discuss the ways in which health status and inequalities are socially determined;
• incorporate social perspectives into professional practice.

Availabilities
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
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Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	nsfjm.
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	nsfjm.
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	nsfjm.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
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Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	nsfjm.
Contact hours:	20 hours 20 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

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