Public Health
Public Health
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This course consists of one week of classes, finishing with a small test of five open questions. Classes start at 8:15 and last until around 11:00. During the course, you will discuss topics such as health insurance, healthcare systems and their economic aspects, prevention of public diseases, and the organization of medical care in specific countries.
Preparation is not necessarily required, but sometimes there are discussions among students and the teacher. These discussions are usually relaxed, and with general knowledge, you will be fully able to answer questions. Attendance is usually taken after the break.
In the second class we had to write about an ideal healthcare system. Bring paper and pen for this. Groups of 6. Here is what we wrote and he said it was really good. NB: he said nobody ever mentions how there should be medical disciplinary among patients (add this to yours)
1. Function:
Universal access to healthcare services.
Comprehensive care covering prevention, diagnosis, treatment, mental health, and long-term care.
Emphasis on primary care and coordinated, continuous care.
2. Management:
Effective use of health information technology.
Interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals.
Adoption of evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement.
3. Finances:
Risk pooling and solidarity to ensure equitable distribution of healthcare costs.
Diversified funding model with sustainable sources.
Cost containment strategies through bulk purchasing and preventive care.
4. Supervision:
Independent regulatory bodies ensuring compliance, safety, and ethics.
Transparency, accountability, and public engagement.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation for improvement and adaptation.
At the beginning of the last class, you will take a small test. The test consists of five open questions that have already been discussed during the course. The teacher usually emphasizes the topics that might be on the test. To prepare, ask the teacher the day before which topics are important. One evening of reviewing these topics should be enough to pass. In the 2023/24 academic year, everyone passed.
Credit received after passing the small test.
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Julius Clauberg
Class of 2026