HSC403An Introduction to Healthcare Policy

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Qualification	Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Qualification No (RQF) Unit Name Unit Reference   No of Credits	601/5058/0
An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
HSC403
20 Credits

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Assignment Question

Task 1 – 900 words

Discuss the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK.

1. : Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government (1997- 2010).

1. : Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda(2010-2015).

1. : Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users.

Assessment Criteria

1. : Summarise the main healthcare policy reforms introduced by the Labour Government from 1997.

1. : Summarise the Conservative/ Liberal Coalition health agenda.

1. : Discuss recent proposals in healthcare policy and its potential impact on service users.

Task 2 – 600 words

Discuss the theoretical frameworks, concepts and models in developing policy.

• : With reference to task 1, discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development.

• : Discuss how stakeholders can influence policy development.

Assessment Criteria

• : Discuss the ideological backgrounds that can influence healthcare policy development.

• : Describe how stakeholders can influence policy development.

Task 3 – 500 words

Discuss the impact of previous and current healthcare policy upon service user groups.

• : Discuss a policy developed during the coalition government and its impact upon service users.

• : Explain the government’s policy on supporting service users with long-term conditions and its implications for service users.

Assessment Criteria

• : Discuss a policy developed during the coalition government and its impact upon service users.

• : Explain the government’s policy on supporting service users with long-term conditions and its implications for service users.

	Distinguished	Excellent	Good	Proficient	Basic	Marginal	Unacceptable
Criteria	80+	70	60	50	40	30	0
Content (alignment with assessment criteria)	Extensive evaluation and synthesis of ideas; includes substantial original thinking	Comprehensive critical evaluation and synthesis of ideas; includes coherent original thinking	Adequate evaluation and synthesis of key ideas beyond basic descriptions; includes original thinking	Describes main ideas with evidence of evaluation; includes some original thinking	Describes some of the main ideas but omits some concepts; limited evidence of evaluation; confused original thinking	Largely incomplete description of main issues; misses key concepts; no original thinking	Inadequate information or containing information not relevant to the topic
Application of Theory and Literature	In-depth, detailed and relevant application of theory; expertly integrates literature to support ideas and concept	Clear and relevant application of theory; fully integrates literature to support ideas and concepts	Appropriate application of theory; integrates literature to support ideas and concepts	Adequate application of theory; uses literature to support ideas and concepts	Limited application of theory; refers to literature but may not use it consistently	Confused application of theory; does not use literature for support	Little or no evidence of application of theory and relevant literature
Knowledge and Understanding	Extensive depth of understanding and exploration beyond key principles and concepts	Comprehensive knowledge and depth of understanding key principles and concepts	Sound understanding of principles and concepts	Basic Knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles	Limited and superficial knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles	Confused or inadequate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles	Little or no evidence of knowledge or understanding of key concepts and principles
Presentation and Writing Skills	Logical, coherent and polished presentation exceeding expectations at this level; free from errors in mechanics and syntax	Logical, coherent presentation demonstrating mastery; free from errors in mechanics and syntax	Logical structure to presentation; makes few errors in mechanics and syntax which do not prohibit meaning	Orderly presentation; minor errors in mechanics and syntax	Somewhat weak presentation; errors in mechanics and syntax may interfere with meaning	Confused presentation; errors in mechanics and syntax often interfere with meaning	Illogical presentation lacking cohesion; contains significant errors that interfere with meaning
Referencing	Advanced use of in-text citation and references	Mastery of in-text citation and referencing	Appropriate use of in-text citation and referencing	Adequate use of in-text citation and referencing	Limited use of in-text citation and referencing	Inadequate use of citation and referencing	Little or no evidence of appropriate referencing or use of sources

Directions:

1. For each of the criteria listed in the first column, circle one box in the corresponding column to the right which best reflects the student’s work on this particular assessment activity (e.g., project, presentation, essay).

• Provide specific feedback to a student about each of the criteria scores he/she earned by writing comments and suggestions for improvement in the last row titled “Instructor’s comments.”

• To arrive at a mark, total the boxes and divide by 5 to arrive at final mark.

Example:

	Distinguished	Excellent	Good	Proficient	Basic	Marginal	Unacceptable
Range	80-100	70-79	60-69	50-59	40-49	35-39	0-34

Criteria	Score
Content	50
Application of Theory and Literature	40
Knowledge and Understanding	50
Presentation/Writing Skills	40
Referencing	40
Total Score	220/5 = 44, Basic

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