HLTP20002  Primary Health Care Across Societies

An introduction of culturally based value systems regarding the sanctity of health and social justice will be provided. Models of health care, for example, the biomedical and primary health care models will be examined relative to society, government and the politics of health from a philosophical perspective. This course will provide a broad understanding of sociological theories and other factors which have influenced the changes within the Australian health care sector over the years and explores associated issues. Transcultural and multicultural societies will be examined.