Economic Evaluation 1

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Students will be expected to undertake additional study (i.e. outside the stated contact hours) of two hours for each hour of contact in this subject (i.e. six hours per week on average)

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This subject explores the basic concepts, methods and applications of economic evaluation in the health sector (and public health in particular).

On completion of this subject, students should have:
• acquired an understanding of the rationale for economic appraisal and its role in health service planning and priority setting;
• developed an appreciation of the various techniques for economic appraisal and key issues in protocol design; and
• developed the necessary skills to undertake critical appraisal of economic evaluation studies.

1. Two minor assignments (totally 25% of total mark). One minor assignment on critical review of a CEA/CUA paper (500 words maximum, 10% of total mark, due week 6) and one minor assignment on modelling (equivalent to 750 words, 15% of total mark, due week 11)
2. One hour mid-semester in class examination (25% of total mark). And
3. One major essay (2500 words maximum, 50% of total mark)

Drummond et al. Methods for the Economic Evaluation of Health Care Services, 3rd Ed. Oxford University Press: 2005.

Resources Provided to Students: Additional readings and case studies will be distributed to students in the first week of classes.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this subject a student should obtain the following skills:

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Finding, evaluating and using relevant information
• Written communication skills
• Oral communication skills