Critical Perspectives in Health

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
NURS 6004
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Course ID
202316
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

Students will develop a critical perspective of global issues, trends and practices impacting on the delivery of health services.

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss global issues, trends and demographic factors impacting on health services delivery and practice
  • Explain strategies to address identified issues related to the provision of contemporary health services
  • Explore the political, financial, and socio-cultural factors that impact on people's access to and utilisation of health services
  • Explore the relationship between and issues related to the integration of professional, social, and organisational values in health service delivery
  • Critically analyse the impact of health financing and policy on health service delivery

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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