The module will introduce you to the principles and practices of health technology assessment (HTA) and evidence-based medicine (EBM). The aim of the module is to provide you with a history of the development of HTA and evidence based medicine (EBM) through to present day, illustrated by reference to notable recent examples of technology assessment. In addition, problem-based sessions will be used to explore the principles of the practice EBM and the use of different critical appraisal methods for various types of healthcare evidence.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module you should be able to:
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Understand the notions of scarcity and resource allocation, and rationing in healthcare systems;
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Explore critically the development of HTA and EBM in UK and internationally; understand the current role of HTA in international health care policy making (NICE, CCOHTA, ARHQ, PBAC etc);
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Describe the defining characteristics of systematic reviews;
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Recognise the strengths and limitations of healthcare evidence and be able to critically appraise them; understanding of the principles of economic evaluation.
Credits
20 credits
Module Attendance Required
1 block week of teaching
Module Dates
2012/13
22 - 26 October 2012
Assessment
Assessed by two assignments.
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact Tricia Henley, Programme Administrator, 0121 414 3163, mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
All applications for the module must be received by the course administrator a minimum of one month before the start date of the module.
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
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Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
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