Course Description
Social behavioral theory and research methods used by health services researchers, focusing on determinants of health and illness, the interplay between values, technology, economics, and patient care.
Athena Title
SOC BEHV IN PHARM
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Contact the instructor for specific course objectives and learning outcomes.
Topical Outline
- Social Context of Health Care and Health Policy - Application of Social Behavioral Concepts to Health Care - Concepts of Health and Illness - Historical Development and Current Issues in the Organization and Delivery of Health Services - Economic Principles Governing the Allocation of Health Care Resources - Methods of Measuring Health, Health Care Cost and Quality of Life - Economic Theory in Describing Health Insurance - Comparisons of International Health Care Systems with United States System - Monitoring Health and Pharmaceutical Care Outcomes - Manpower and the Health Care System - Managed Care
Syllabus
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