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Comparative Healthcare Systems
Global Health Program
London, England
Dates: 5/16/24 - 6/29/24
Comparative Healthcare Systems
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA London Center
Location: London, ENGLAND
Primary Subject Area: Health Sciences
Instruction in: English
Course Code: LNDN HSCI 3120
Transcript Source: University of Minnesota
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
DESCRIPTION
This course will introduce the UK healthcare system and the context within which it operates. Students will explore the evolution of the National Health Service (NHS) from its inception in 1948 to present day; analyze case studies to compare the UK model of healthcare with other healthcare systems such as in the United States, France, Sweden, and lower income countries; develop an understanding of concepts and themes in comparative healthcare; and critically examine the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in healthcare.