A. Appraise the structural and functional components of the Australian healthcare system and the roles and responsibilities of the differing levels of government;
B. Determine the key factors that have influenced the evolution of the Australian healthcare system to the current national health reform environment;
C. Explain trends in service provision models, health system performance and health service outcomes and outputs within the Australian healthcare system;
D. Discuss the structural and functional challenges facing the Australian healthcare system for the next decade;
E. Create a variety of ways in which complex issues can be effectively communicated for a variety of target audiences;
F. Consider the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing;
G. Examine the role of consumerism and consumer advocacy in the Australian healthcare system;
H. Evaluate the role of policy and the media in providing the community with information about the Australian healthcare system.
This subject also contributes specifically to the following graduate attributes:
Reflective, critical thinker who influences practice, policy and research to achieve clinical excellence and transform healthcare services.
Critique, interpret and synthesise data and research findings to develop safe, effective and evidence-based solutions to healthcare challenges.
Propose relevant problem solving and human factors theories to the analysis of common issues inherent in the management and evaluation of healthcare services .
Initiate and explain change management methodologies appropriate to improving healthcare outcomes.
Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
Critically reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing.
Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice.