Midwifery | University of Parma

Professor: Matteo GAROFANO
Academic discipline: Statistica per la ricerca sperimentale e tecnologica (SECS-S/02)
Field: Scienze interdisciplinari
Type of training activity: Characterising

10 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

hub: -

course unit
in ITALIAN

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Integrated course unit module: ORGANIZATION AND SOCIAL CARE

Learning objectives

The course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the health care system mechanisms and of the many variables that influence his developments.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Italian healthcare setting

Course unit content

The course aims to make students aware of the political, cultural and organizational framework and also of the political context , at the macro level (health system).

Full programme

- The concept of health system
- The development of health systems
- Theoretical models
- Comparing systems: access to care, the provision of services , financing.
- The Italian Health System
- Changing systems : major reforms in U.S.A. Health System and in the European health systems.

Bibliography

Vittorio Mapelli, Il Sistema Sanitario Italiano, Il Mulino.

Teaching methods

Interactive lessons, group works.

Assessment methods and criteria

The achievement of educational objectives of the course will be verified through an oral exam in order to check the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and his understanding

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development