HELTH202-22A (HAM)

History and Politics of Health

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
Te Huataki Waiora - School of Health

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Convenor(s)

Apo Aporosa

Apo Aporosa
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apo.aporosa@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course is structured in 12 lectures covering topics:

  1. Introduction to the health and politics of health
  2. A general history of medicine
  3. A general history of medicine and general practice (with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand)
  4. The politics of health: Global and local perspectives
  5. A history of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand
  6. Oral healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and Medicine and healthcare in the Pacific
  7. A history of mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific
  8. Diseases and epidemics in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific
  9. Midwifery, Plunket, childcare and women’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand
  10. A history of aged care, palliative care, death and dying
  11. Alternative and controversial approaches to healthcare
  12. Field trip: The history of a New Zealand hospital (Waikato Hospital)
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Paper Structure

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All lectures will be interactive on campus (face to face) unless prevented due to COVID restrictions. Lectures (Tuesday 11am-12.50pm in TT1.01) will be followed by a short break, then the tutorial (1.10-2pm in TT1.01). Although lectures and the tutorials will be recorded and uploaded onto Moodle, after each lecture, for students to view, attendance is recommended.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the historical development of health and medical care from antiquity to the present
    This outcome was initially described as: Understand the history of health care in New Zealand.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • 2. Demonstrate a broad understanding of historical influences associated with healthcare development in Aotearoa New Zealand
    This outcome was originally described as: Understand the history of health care in New Zealand.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • 3. Demonstrate a broad understanding of historical influences associated with healthcare development in the Pacific
    This outcome was originally described as: Understand the history of health services in the Pacific
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  • 4. Describe examples of health and health care service inequity for Māori and Pacific peoples
    This outcome was originally described as: Be able to describe the impact of health services on the inequitable health of Māori
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Assessment

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The course is 100% internally assessed.

Reading and exercises will be a mix of short quizzes, tutorial discussions, a written essay and a group presentation. These are designed to help you to reflection on the lectures and course readings. The quizzes and essay will be submitted via Moodle. Marks and feedback will also be returned via Moodle. If you are unsure about the feedback and suggestions provided on your work, please arrange to speak to the course lecturer during office hours.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Weekly quiz (during each tutorial starting 15 March 2022)
7 Jun 2022
No set time
20
  • In Class: In Tutorial
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Active engagement in tutorial (during each tutorial starting 15 March)
7 Jun 2022
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Tutorial
✔
3. Written assignment
19 May 2022
5:00 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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4. Group presentation
14 Jun 2022
11:00 AM
30
  • In Class: In Lecture
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Week 2: A general history of medicine

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 3: A general history of medicine and general practice (with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand)

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 4: The politics of health

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 5: A history of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 6: Oral healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and Medicine and healthcare in the Pacific

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 9: A history of mental health

Leckie, J. (2021). Infrastructure and ‘magic bullets’ in mental health in the colonial Pacific. Health and History. Special issue, Health and Medicine during and after the Pacific War: Pacific Islanders and medical infrastructure, 23(2), 29-50. doi:10.5401/healthhist.23.2.0029

Week 10: Diseases and epidemics (with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific)

Tukuitonga, C., & Ekeroma, A. (2021). Covid-19 outbreak reflects inequities in health and socio-economic disadvantage in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Pacific Health Dialog: The Journal of Pacific Research, 21(8), 475-476. doi:10.26635/phd.2021.124

Yan, H. (2021). The US death toll from Covid-19 just surpassed that of the 1918 flu pandemic: Differences and similarities between the two pandemics. CNN (online), Sept. 20. Retrieved from https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/20/health/us-covid-deaths-surpass-1918-pandemic/index.html

Week 11:Midwifery, Plunket, childcare and women’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 12: Aged care, palliative care, death and dying

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

Week 13: Alternative (and occasionally controversial) approaches to healthcare

(Reading to support lecture listed here shortly)

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Other Resources

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Other suggested readings: The following readings have been selected to provided added reference material to the lectures and will also assist with assessments. The following list will be added to in the coming weeks.

Week 2: A general history of medicine

Porter, R. (1997). The greatest benefit to mankind: Medical history of humanity from antiquity to the present. London: Harper Collins. (University of Waikato library, General Collection Level 3 R131 .P59 1997)

Week 3: A general history of medicine and general practice (with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand)

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Week 4: The politics of health

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Week 5: A history of public health in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Week 6: Oral healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and Medicine and healthcare in the Pacific

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Week 9: A history of mental health

Xxxxxx

Week 10: Diseases and epidemics (with a focus on Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific)

Xxxxxxxx

Week 11:Midwifery, Plunket, childcare and women’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand

Xxxxxxxx

Week 12: Aged care, palliative care, death and dying

Xxxxxxxx

Week 13: Alternative (and occasionally controversial) approaches to healthcare

Xxxxxxxx

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Online Support

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For help with Moodle, click on the following link:

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/teaching-and-learning/student-learning/help-with-technology/moodle-for-students/

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Workload

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Around 10-12 hours should be allocated for the reading materials and gaining proficiency.
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