HCR4001 Social, Political & Environmental Issues in International Healthcare
HCR4001 Social, Political & Environmental Issues in International Healthcare
As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Social, Political & Environmental Issues in International Healthcare assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, you should be able to:
1. Describe the historical and philosophical ideas and debates around concepts of health
2. Demonstrate an understanding of national health and health issues in their international, economic, environmental and political contexts
3. Assess the significance and influence of different dimensions of health in relation to individual and population health
4. Discuss problems and solutions in health issues in a global context
Task A: Describe some of the issues and debates surrounding definitions and dimensions of health in relation to Sepsis, which can cause significant morbidity
Task B: “The global epidemiological burden of Sepsis is difficult to ascertain. It is estimated to affect more than 30 million people worldwide every year, potentially leading to 6 million deaths”
Produce a 1500-word essay to consider approaches/frameworks to health and sustainable development goals (SDG’s) in relation to Sepsis
i. Discuss how international, economic, environmental and political issues may impact on the prevalence & management of Sepsis
ii. Assess the prevalence of Sepsis in one developing country and compare with the prevalence of Sepsis in the UK
iii. It is suggested that there is a need for “Universal prevention, diagnosis & management of Sepsis” (WHO, 2019). Discuss the strengths/limitations of this and how it would link with current Sustainable Development Goals
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