USP 147. Case Studies in Health-Care Programs/Poor and Underserved Population (4 units)
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Description
The purpose of this course is to identify the special health needs of low income and underserved populations and to review their status of care, factors influencing the incidence of disease and health problems, and political and legislative measures related to access and the provision of care. Selected current programs and policies that address the health-care needs of selected underserved populations such as working poor, inner city populations, recent immigrants, and persons with severe disabling mental illnesses will be studied. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite courses
USP 147 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have USP 147 as a prerequisite.