Critical Analysis and Evaluation of a Public Health Policy

Critical analysis and evaluation of the formulation and implementation of a public health policy .

Learning outcomes to be assessed

1.Have a critical understanding of public health policy in a wide range of contexts,

2.Demonstrate a critical understanding of the public health policy process, role of political ideology in public health policy,  and different conceptual approaches to policy analysis,

3.Critically analyse the local, national and global public health policy, and

4.Critically evaluate the role of evidence and the public in the policy process, translate theory and policy analysis into practical strategies and action to implement public health policy.

1.Introduction

What? Outline what which public health policy is being critically analysed and evaluated.

How? Briefly outline the format that essay will follow re what the entire plan will entail as per this asignment guide.

Why? Briefly outline a public health policy and explain why it is of interest to you. Include a summary of key points relevant to the formulation and implementation of the public health policy.

2.Discussion

a.Identify and critically analyse a public health policy highlighting  local, national and global implications of the policy on a specific population.

b.Critically discuss the role of politics and public involvement in public health policy.

c.Critically evaluate the evidence base for the policy and discuss the process of how the policy can be translated into practice

d.Critically discuss how the public health policy may impact on the specific population identified

3.Conclusion Summary of the Key points raised across the proposal.

1.Summary of key learning points identified in the essay.

2.Recommendations.