Prerequisite
n/a
Description
This course will introduce students to key topics in priority setting (resource allocation) from both theoretical and practical viewpoints. The goal is for students to develop a better understanding of priority setting (resource allocation) in health care institutions and health systems from an interdisciplinary perspective. We will explore the contributions and interaction of ethics, economics, political science , and management science approaches to priority setting. Case studies will be a constitutive component of each session.
Objectives
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To introduce priority setting (resource allocation) and different approaches and perspectives to priority setting, including traditional disciplinary perspectives.
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To examine different ethical issues in priority setting and introduce ‘accountability for reasonableness’ as a priority setting framework for health care institutions
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To examine the most recent cutting-edge research and/or practice improvements.
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To develop and present a case study of priority setting in learner’s own context
Instructor
Evaluation
- Commentary
- 35%
- Group Presentation
- 15%
- Paper
- 50%