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2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
PHLT5025M Health Economics
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Ms Carolyn Czoski Murray
Email: c.j.CzoskiMurray@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
Ability to study at level M. Normally has obtained 120 credits at level 3.This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module provides students with a thorough understanding of the role and application of economics in health and health care. Economic theory is underpinned by the premise that resources are limited which begs the question of how those resources are used. How are decisions or choices made in the allocation of funds across the health sector? The application of the economic concepts and theory within the module will provide students with a greater understanding of the challenges facing the health sector today and how they may be both explained and addressed. Topics include:- the demand for and supply of health care;- health care markets, the role of government, health insurance and health financing;- equity in financing and distribution of health care and an introduction to the evaluation of health care interventions.Objectives
- To develop knowledge and understanding of economic theory and its application to health care.- To develop an appreciation of the significant features of economic analyses in the decision making process, their strengths and limitations.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the nature and role of economics in the context of health and health care;
- demonstrate a sophisticated understanding and application of relevant concepts and principles to the analysis of given problems within a health care context;
- critically appraise resource allocation/decision making in the context of health care environments.
Skills outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will have had the opportunity to acquire:
- independent, self directed learning skill;
- skills to facilitate critical engagement with and application of theoretical concepts outside their own area of expertise.
Syllabus
- Introduction to economic concepts in the context of health and health care: decision making given limited resources
- Demand for health care; the determinants of demand and how choices may be modelled
- Supply and cost of health care; production theory
- Health care markets, the role of government, health insurance and health care financing
- Equity in health care; finance and distribution
- Introduction to economic evaluation in the context of health care decision making
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Group learning | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
| Seminar | 8 | 1.50 | 12.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 3.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 122.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 25.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Formative assessment to enable students to assess their progress: six online multiple choice tests (one per topic).Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Independent online learning is completion of quizzes for formative feedback.Attendance at lectures and seminars.
Participation in seminar discussions and group work sessions.
Formative feedback on the VLE quiz mid-module.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,000 words | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 25.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 30 mins | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 75.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/03/2016
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