This course will examine healthcare systems in the context of an ageing population and introduces students to a number of theoretical perspectives used by scholars to examine social aspects of health and ageing. We will first explore the social, political and economic dilemmas faced by the healthcare system when the population is ageing. The course is divided into six modules. This first half of the course will be about understanding basic concept of healthcare system. Then, we will discuss how to compare healthcare systems across countries and current healthcare system reforms. We will then learn population ageing and long term healthcare in the second half of this course.
Through reflection, discussion, and writing students will have the opportunity to consider the importance of theoretical approaches in shaping our knowledge, experiences, and interpretations of health and ageing in society.
A.Understand the basic concepts of healthcare system
B.Explain how healthcare is financed, funded, delivered and regulated, and how long-term care is delivered and regulated
C.Critically evaluate the causes and consequences on evolution of healthcare system and health of population ageing around the world, and it’s importance in China
Based on the philosophy of Syntegrative Education, the teaching sessions are interactive and divided into two components: lectures and seminars. This module, through a combination of lectures, class discussions and case study presentations provide the opportunity for students to develop and practice analysis, thinking and judgment competencies at an international and strategic level.
This delivery pattern provides space for students to concentrate on completing the problem-based and project-oriented assessments.