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HLT100 Professional Issues in Health (8)
AbstractThis subject considers topics such as professionalism, ethics, medico-legal issues and communication in the health care field. It introduces students to the basic responsibilities of the health care professional. It also considers the differential access and distribution of health care both within and between communities. The subject is multi-disciplinary and is intended for students in different allied health courses. Students will focus on professional issues pertaining to their own profession as well as gain an overview of those relevant to other allied health areas. The subject will also cover health issues and illnesses experienced by different groups and societies and how the level of organisation and development within a society determines health standards. The social processes involved in dealing with the promotion of health and health care will also be covered. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: HLT100
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Discussed the development of the profession of which they are a part. Reviewed the Australian health care system and issues surrounding indigenous and ethnic health Discussed and used strategies which foster good communication Discussed how professional practice is informed by the study of ethics Discussed medico legal issues which impact on professional practice Examined the relationship between health, illness and social class Explored the relevance of gender in health care professions, health care delivery and access to appropriate health care. Articulated social factors which lead to unequal chances for good health. Discussed issues surrounding availability of appropriate health care services for particular social groups Sociologically analysed the social production of health care in local, national and global contexts Examined current issues in the promotion of public health. Examined issues surrounding increasing use of technology in medicine. Developed an appreciation of the skills required to critically review literature |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Professionalism
Definitions of professions
Histories of professions
Current professional issues
The Health care system
Public health care system
Private health care system
Alternate models of health care
Communication
Verbal communication
Non-verbal communication
Models of communication
Literature appreciation
Professional writing
Literature searches and use
Appraising literature
Ethics
Schools of ethics
Health ethics
Application of ethics in clinical sciences
Codes of professional conduct
Medico legal issues
Areas of Responsibility
Laws
Procedures
Guidelines
Health, illness and wellbeing from a social perspective
Sociological approaches to health and illness
Social origins of health
class position
life style
occupations
Public health
Equity in the provision health chances and access to appropriate services
Disadvantaged groups
Gender and health
Aboriginal health
Age and health
Ethnicity and health
Current issues
The new public health
Health promotion
Illness prevention
Aging population
Technology |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.