"...The future of our global healthcare world lies in the international collaborative
competencies of the next generation of healthcare leaders..." (Dr. Anette Wu, University World News)
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Topic - Differences in Healthcare Delivery
Goal- Learn about your own country’s and other countries’ healthcare systems
(minimum one time for 1 hour but you can meet more than once):
On this block we will move on to more general health care questions. We will ask you to compare and contrast findings (as best you can) on differences in health care systems.
Healthcare Delivery Systems
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Differences in healthcare systems
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Differences in health insurance systems
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Differences in remuneration and fees
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Differences in hospital systems and general medical practice
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Shortage of healthcare workers
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Health economics
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Telemedicine
Sample questions:
Health care education:
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What is the curriculum of your medical school from year 1-4 (or 6)?
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What encompasses postgraduate residency training in your country?
Healthcare delivery:
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How is healthcare administered in your country?
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Are all citizens entitled to care?
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Is health insurance required?
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Who pays for it?
To do at end of session:
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Agree on next date
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Write summary together
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Select leader for next meeting