Slides; in-depth articles; Manuale per le professioni sanitarie. N. Comodo, G. Maciocco. Carocci Faber. 2a ed; La salute globale. G Maciocco, F, Santomauro. Carocci Faber 2014
Learning Objectives - Part B
At the end of the course the student should have acquired knowledge about the origin and development of health systems, health determinants and inequalities, primary health care strategies, and healthcare organization. The course also aims to promote knowledge of migration flows, with particular attention to the health needs of migrants
Prerequisites - Part B
Course Requirements are set by Course Degree
Teaching Methods - Part B
The course is offered in blended learning (frontal lessons and eLearning)
Type of Assessment - Part B
Written exam
Course program - Part B
Origin and development of health systems. The Bismarck and Beveridge models. The birth of the concept of health as right. The Declaration of Alma-Ata. The advent of neo-liberalism and its impact on health policies. The World Bank policies. The Italian healthcare system. The conceptual models of the determinants of health. The causes of health inequalities. Inequalities in health care. Global epidemiology of chronic diseases. Obesity and diabetes. Managing chronic diseases. The Chronic Care Model. Migration flows and health care for migrants in Italy. The health needs of migrants. Integrated care to enable primary health care teams to access specialist advice and support when needed. Proactive medicine and person-centered care. Self-management support. General practice and primary health care organization. Principles of health policy and planning and health economics. Deontological code.