MAKING DECISIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Assignment 2015
These two assessment tasks are worth 100% of your total mark.
Total Word limit: 2000 words (excluding references).Please note that marks will be deducted if the word count of each part of your
Exam exceeds 10% of the limit for each question.
Marks will be deducted for late submissions in accordance with the School’s policy on late assessments. Instructions for completing the
Assessment tasks: -Answer both parts. -
Submit Part 1 (health economics) and Part 2 (health policy) as separate documents-The marks awarded for each question are enclosed in brackets following the question. These represent the percentage that each question contributes to your overall mark for
The unit.
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Do not place your name anywhere on your answer. Put your ID on the cover and at the top right corner of each page, or include it in a header or footer. -Number the pages. -You should answer each question in your own words. Anything not in your own words must be placed in quotation marks, referenced and cited appropriately.
Submission instructions:-Each part of the assessment tasks should be saved as a separate word document, named as follows:
Student number-
Part 1HealthEconomicsOR student number-
Part 2HealthPolicy
Indicate your own student number where ‘student number ‘is written above.-Your completed papers must be lodged electronically using the Blackboard site for PUBH5032. In doing so you will be making an electronic declaration of the authenticity (originality) of your work. -In the assignment drop box there please upload Section 1 and Section 2 separately.-Please DO NOT submit a separate paper copy of your assignment. Electronic submission of your exam answer will be sufficient to meet requirements.-
If, for any reason, you are unable to submit your assignment electronically, please email a
Immediately, so that we have evidence that you attempted to submit the assessment tasks on time. We will then contact you to guide you through the process of submitting online. -You must be aware and follow the University policy on plagiarism.
2PART ONE:
Health Economics
50 marks (50% of total marks)
1000 words, excluding references
Marks will be deducted if your response to these questions exceeds the word limit by more than 10
Question:
Should we leave consumption of health care to the market? Why? (Provide references as necessary)
PART TWO:
Health Policy 50 Marks (50% of total marks)
1000word limit (excluding references)
Marks will be deducted if your response to this question exceeds the word limit by more than 10%
Essay question:
Policy is not merely a technical exercise. Explain your response with reference to the policy triangle using the HPV case study (provide references as necessary).