POLI 5260

The Politics of Health Care

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Because of its nature as both a public institution and a political icon, the Canadian healthcare system is an inherently political institution which cannot be understood without a clear comprehension of both its composition and its relationship to the broader political landscape in Canada. This course will provide a survey of the political and theoretical debates within the area of healthcare in Canada, including investigations of federalism, funding, and governance.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2023 syllabus by Katherine Fierlbeck. Open the PDF

Grading

10%Book review presentationIn class; choose a date through March 21
20%Policy briefDue March 14
10%Other health care systems team presentationIn class February 28
20%Country analysis presentationIn class March 28 and April 4
30%Research paperDue April 4
10%Attendance and participationAttendance taken weekly

Textbooks

  • Health Care in Canada, Katherine Fierlbeck
  • Nova Scotia: A Health System Profile, Katherine Fierlbeck (free)

Course rules

Attendance
Students who miss class or arrive unprepared will lose grades; attendance is taken weekly.
Recording
Recording any aspect of class, in person or virtually, is prohibited.
Copyright
Course materials may not be copied for distribution, such as uploading to a commercial third-party website.

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