Week 2 Lectures Health Policy !!!!!!!!!

A collection of flashcards to assist in reviewing key concepts related to the Policy Analysis Tools and the Policy Analysis Triangle.

What is the Policy Analysis Triangle?

A framework for understanding policy content, actors, context, and process.

What are the components of the Policy Cycle?

Evaluate/monitor, issue identification, aims, problem analysis, preferred options, consultation, decision, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, review, evaluation.

What is one characteristic of policy according to the notes?

Policy can be purposefully chosen to 'do nothing'.

Who are the actors in the Policy Analysis Triangle?

Influential individuals, groups, and organizations.

What does the context in the Policy Analysis Triangle include?

Systemic factors such as social, economic, political, and cultural conditions.

What is the importance of monitoring and review in policy?

To assess if the policy is effective and to identify areas for improvement.

What does it mean when policy is not always written down?

Policies can exist in informal agreements or practices.

What influences policy according to the notes?

Stakeholders, ethics, worldviews, and biases.

What is health policy?

A subset of public policy that deals with health-related issues.

What are some common approaches to health policy analysis?

Definition, prediction, prescription, description, evaluation.

What is a key feature of policy-making?

It involves interaction between institutions, interests, and ideas.

What is meant by 'there's no one-size-fits-all solution' in policy?

Policies must be tailored to specific contexts and needs.

What should stakeholders consider in the policy process?

Their interests and how they align with policy goals.

What is the role of the consultation phase in the policy cycle?

To check with stakeholders and gather insights before making a decision.

What is the definition of public policy?

A course of action or inaction chosen by public authorities to address a problem.

How can policy goals differ from actual outcomes?

Intent does not always lead to desired results.

What are some challenges in health policy-making?

These include cultural, social, economic, and educational factors.

What does 'evidence hierarchy' refer to in policy context?

The ranking of evidence types based on their credibility in supporting policy.

What is the impact of different worldviews on policy?

They shape beliefs about health and influence policy preferences.

Why is normative ethics important in policy formation?

It helps determine what constitutes moral actions in healthcare decisions.

What is the purpose of the ethical principle 'non-maleficence'?

To ensure that actions do not cause harm.

What does 'benefit-cost analysis' involve in policy?

Evaluating the potential advantages versus disadvantages of a policy.

What is the significance of stakeholder engagement in policy development?

It ensures that diverse perspectives are considered and improves policy acceptance.

What does the term 'preference attitudes' refer to?

Individuals' beliefs and desires that influence their decisions.

What is meant by 'socio-cultural-economic lens' in policy theory?

A perspective that considers how social, cultural, and economic factors influence policy.

What are possible consequences of policies?

Unintended impacts that may arise from policy implementation.

What is the relationship between epistemology and policy?

Epistemology focuses on the nature and scope of knowledge, guiding what is considered valid evidence in policy.

How does the concept of ideology affect policy-making?

Ideology shapes how individuals and groups interpret political narratives.

Why is policy analysis critical in public health?

It helps identify effective strategies for managing health issues and informs improvements.