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Class of 2017
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Session Title:
Current Issues
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 2
Lecture = 2
Description:
Administrating Health Systems - Special Projects 3
Keywords:
Health care systems, Health care financing

Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture 2 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
10781 To learn about ethical issues involved in resource allocation.
10782 Define different approaches to economic evaluation such as cost-benefit / cost effective analyses.
10783 To learn about health insurance programs in the US.
10784 To learn about international comparisons of different health care systems.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
9830 Discuss the current structure and organization of the Canadian healthcare system
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
ld-3 ha-3
9896 Identify key issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
cm-6 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3
9899 Reflect on the challenges of managing patients living with chronic diseases in different settings
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
ld-2 ld-3
9903 Identify the ethical issues that arise in the everyday experiences of the health team (i.e. nurses, physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, etc.) in relation to the management of chronic diseases
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
pr-1
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(078-4) ADMINISTRATION OF EFFECTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS AT THE POPULATION LEVEL
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Leader/Manager
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