92845 Primary Health Care
6cp; intensivePostgraduate
This subject examines the systems in place to prevent and manage a chronic disease such as diabetes. These include the Chronic Care Model, the Enhanced Primary Care Program, the National Integrated Diabetes Program and Clinical Information Strategies. Throughout this subject primary health care concepts are used as a theoretical backdrop for understanding these programs as well as appreciating the therapeutic relationship between diabetes educators and those for whom they provide care. The common psychological experiences in diabetes and their management are examined from an individual and family perspective. This subject broadens students' orientation to helping people manage and cope with diabetes by emphasising a self-management model of care. Self management is recognised as a way of preventing disease progression, reducing hospital admissions and the costs both direct and indirect of the disease. The barriers to optimal self management are explored and strategies to support self management addressed.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
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