[interphen] Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health - UCL Online Short Course
- From: "Wilson, James" <james-gs.wilson@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "INTERPHEN@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <INTERPHEN@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:01:55 +0000
The Centre for Philosophy, Justice and Health at University College London
announces the launch on April 8th, 2013 of a short online course in Philosophy,
Politics and Economics of Health. Can you please circulate to students,
professionals or colleagues who may be interested?
The course poster is pasted below and available online
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cpjh/courses/ppe-health-short-course
For further inquiries you can email to Giovanni De Grandis:
uctygde@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:uctygde@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Online Short Course: Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health short course explores some
some key ethical, economic and political problems in health policy. It is
taught online only, and runs for ten weeks from April 8th 2013. The course
divides into four units.
Unit 1: Introduction to Public Health Ethics
1. Case study: obesity as a challenge for health policy
2. Evidence based policy and health
Unit 2: Justice and Healthcare Resource Allocation
3. Measuring health benefits: QALYs and their discontents
4. Expensive treatments and the 'rule of rescue'
5. Different needs and Equal Rights
6. Democratic accountability and healthcare resource allocation
Unit 3: Social and Individual Perspectives in Health Policy
7. Health Inequalities and Society
8. The Ethics of Health Promotion
Unit 4: Public Health Beyond Borders
9. Intellectual Property Rights and Global Justice
10. The challenge of infectious diseases
The course is facilitated by Giovanni De Grandis and James Wilson.
Who is the course suitable for?
The course is addressed to everyone interested in health policy, in applied
ethics and in the principles that should inspire public services and the
welfare state. We expect healthcare professionals and administrators to be
especially interested, as well as students of philosophy, political sciences
and welfare economics.
The course requires active participation and sets deadlines for the weekly
tasks, but within these constraints participants can manage their schedule with
ample flexibility. Discussion and collaborative tasks are essential parts of
the course but do not require being online at the same time.
How is the course assessed?
Students are required to complete the weekly assignments, which are the basis
of the continuous assessment. This assessment method enhances the course
experience, helps participants in managing their time and in advancing
together, as well as enabling them to monitor their progress and receive
on-going personalized feedback. You will receive a certificate of completion at
the end of the course
Is the course suitable for people outside the UK?
Yes, anybody who has a proficient level of English can participate and fully
benefit from the course. Living in different time zones is not a problem.
However, the examples and issues covered in the course mainly address the
health policy problems typical of high-income countries. Students from
developing countries may find that the topics covered do not reflect the health
priorities of their countries.
What does it cost?
The course costs £250.
How long does it take?
You should be able to set aside around six hours per week for the course. As
the course is online, you can choose when to do this flexibly.
When does it start?
April 8 2013, and it runs for ten weeks from this date.
How do I apply?
Applying is very simple. You only need to send an email to Giovanni De Grandis
including a short CV and a brief personal statement in order to let us know why
you are interested in the course. We will contact you to confirm your enrolment
and provide you with details about how to pay the course fee.
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Dr James Wilson
Lecturer in Philosophy and Health
Director, Centre for Philosophy, Justice and Health
Director, MA Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Health
University College London
Gower Street
London WC1E 6BT
+44 (0)203 447 9041
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/cpjh/
www.publicethics.net (My homepage)
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