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Context
Healthcare services, regardless of who delivers them (government, non-government or private
individuals and organisations) are influenced by politics and the societies within which they operate.
Politics and societal expectations determine the health care priorities, policies, funding and delivery
of healthcare services. As a health professional comprehending the context of your work and
employment, and its influence on the provision of healthcare services, is of paramount importance.
In this assessment, you will investigate and discuss the influence of politics on the provision of
healthcare.
Instructions
Chose a healthcare sector (or service) that is cu
ently undergoing review or changes and has been
in the media (see examples below), and discuss the following:
1. How is public policy being formulated for this sector? Who are the key ‘players’ or
stakeholders who influence policy decisions?
2. What are the cu
ent health service challenges and/or problems in this sector?
3. How might the cu
ent healthcare services and policy influence the social determinants
of health for someone with this health issue within this sector? (For example, how do
policy and healthcare service affect the social determinants of health for someone with
a disability, or someone living in an aged care facility?)
* Examples of possible health sectors (or services) include: disability services, aged care, Indigenous
health, rural health, LGBTI health, and cancer care to mention a few.
ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title AHS205 The Australian Healthcare System within a Global
Context
Assessment Report – Political Context of Healthcare
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1,250 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes This assessment addresses the Subject Learning Outcomes
outlined at the bottom of this document.
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday of module 4.2 (week 8).
Weighting 35%
Total Marks 100 marks
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If you wish to use a different sector for your report, please discuss with your learning facilitator
and get approval before starting your assessment.
Submission Guidelines
Use suitable headings and subheadings for the information presented, and page
numbers should appear on each page of the document – ideally in either the header or
footer.
All assessments are to be submitted to Blackboard. All work must be word-processed, spell-
checked, grammatically acceptable, and professional in appearance.
The assessment submission should include the Similarity Report from Turnitin.
Assessments should not be written from a first person, but from a third person perspective. That
is, “I, we, my, our” are not acceptable.
All claims are to be supported by suitable and relevant academic references.
The report should include a co
ectly constructed Reference List and accompanying in-text
citations as per University guidelines (APA 6th ed. referencing style). Please see the Academic
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Assessment Ru
ic
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Political influences
Knowledge and
understanding
(technical and
theoretical knowledge)
35%
Limited understanding of
equired concepts and
knowledge
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Basic knowledge or
understanding of the
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Does not always clarify
personal view versus
academic sources.
Thorough knowledge and
understanding of the
equired concepts and
knowledge
Clearly explains and applies
elevant concepts.
Identifies personal opinion
and information that is
substantiates with academic
sources.
Highly developed
understanding of the
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Well demonstrated capacity
to explain and apply
elevant concepts.
Discriminates between
personal opinion and
information substantiated
y significant evidence from
academic sources.
A sophisticated
understanding of the
equired concepts and
knowledge.
Mastery of concepts and
application to example
provided.
Discriminates between
personal opinion and
information substantiated
y significant evidence
from academic sources.
Policy and healthcare
services for chosen
health issue
Research/investigation,
analysis and application
with synthesis of new
knowledge
40%
Limited research,
synthesis and analysis of
the chosen health issue.
Adequate research and
demonstrated basic analysis
of the findings and
synthesis of new knowledge
about the influences on
healthcare service policy
and funding.
Sound research and well-
developed analysis of the
findings.
Well-developed synthesis of
new knowledge about the
influences on healthcare
service policy and funding.
Thoroughly researched and
analysis of the information
on the health issue.
Advanced interpretation of
information and application
to the health issue
discussed.
Advanced research and
sophisticated analysis of
information.
Highly developed
interpretation of
information and application
to the health issue
discussed.
Effective
Communication
Poorly communicated and
difficult to understand.
Adequate academic writing
style. Basic structure, some
Good academic writing style.
Information, arguments and
Well-developed academic
writing style. Information,
Highly developed academic
writing style. Clear and
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Structure and writing
style. Clarity of
expression, planning
and flow of work
20%
No evidence of planning.
Inappropriate writing
style. Needs work on
structure, flow and order.
areas may lack logical flow
or order.
Information, arguments and
evidence are presented in a
way that is not always clear
and logical.
evidence are well presented,
with a logical sequence and
clear structure. Line of
easoning is easy to follow.
arguments and evidence
are very well presented.
Clear expression with
logical sequencing, flow and
structure.
concise. Structure and
sequencing effectively
supports discussion,
drawing concepts together.
Co
ect citation of key
esources and evidence
5%
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good
quality, credible and
elevant resources to
support and develop ideas
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
esources to support and
develop ideas, but these
are not always explicit or
well developed.
Demonstrates use of credible
esources to support and
develop ideas.
Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and
elevant resources to
substantiate content.
Shows evidence of wide
eading.
Demonstrates use of high-
quality, credible and
elevant resources to
substantiate content.
Shows evidence of wide
eading and ability to
integrate different sources.
The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment
SLO a)
Explain key features of health and social care systems impacting on nursing and health service delivery and practice; including global
trends and demographic factors.
SLO c)
Explain the role of key factors influencing the design, delivery, operation and access of health care systems; including politics, culture,
ideologies, policy, resources and funding.
SLO d)
Describe local and global issues which affect the sustainability and management of healthcare systems; including a demonstrated
understanding of the sustainable development goals.
SLO e)
Demonstrate understanding of universal health coverage and health financing; including equity in access to health services, quality in
health services and protection against financial risk in accessing health services.