The course examines the key features of the healthcare sector, with particular reference to its organisation, regulation and funding. The course aims to provide the skills and tools needed to identify the key features of modern healthcare systems, understand the main challenges and identify possible avenues for improvement, from both a systemic perspective and that of healthcare professionals.
Course Prerequisites
No special prerequisites are required. A basic knowledge of the organization of healthcare companies and the National Health Service can facilitate the work path.
Teaching Methods
The course is organized in 16 hours of frontal lessons, during which the contents of the course will be discussed from a theoretical and empirical point of view through the presentation and analysis of case studies. Additional reading will also be provided to deepen and consolidate the knowledge of the topics discussed in the course
Assessment Methods
Exam in written form, with multiple choice and open response questions. Students will be asked to answer theoretical questions and apply the acquired knowledge to the analysis of a case study.
Texts
The course does not foresee a reference text. Articles and readings will be indicated at the beginning of the course.
Teaching materials will be made available on the teaching page on the UNIPV ELearning platform.
Further reading (non mandatory). The following are suggested: Senato della Repubblica, Camera di Deputati Definizione e aggiornamento dei livelli essenziali di assistenza (LEA) novembre 2016 Atto del Governo n. 358 art. 1, co. 7, D.Lgs. 30 dicembre 1992, n. 502 Sito: https://www.senato.it/service/PDF/PDFServer/BGT/00994183.pdf
La Politica sanitaria dell'UE (Consiglio dell’Unione Europea) Sito: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/it/policies/eu-health-policy/
La Strategia dell’Unione Europea per la Salute (Commissione Europea) Sito: https://health.ec.europa.eu/eu-health-policy/overview_it
Contents
The course includes the following program. Introduction: the origins of modern healthcare systems - Regulation, delivery and funding of healthcare. - Public services and the healthcare services market. - The National Health Service and regional healthcare systems in Italy. - Healthcare in the European Union
