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Discussion Modules questions are below.

MODULE 1 [150 words]

 Discussion Topic 1: Health systems

Based on your experience or recent issues in the news, what are some current problems with the Australian health system? How do these relate to the key concepts in the readings, such as the key building blocks of a health system?

Discussion Topic 2: Challenges to a systems thinking approach

Choose a particular health issue. How might a systems thinking approach be applied to better address this issue? What are the challenges for action on systems thinking in this instance?

MODULE 2 [150 words]

Discussion Topic 1: Core Competencies in Public Health

In your basic professional training, how well were you prepared for the core competencies of public health as identified in the readings? Can you suggest improvements in education within your profession?

Discussion Topic 2: The Brain Drain

According to Serour (2009), LIC health workers trained with public resources have the right to migrate but also have obligations to their countries. What actions does or could your country undertake to address problems related to brain drain in LICs? Is regulation in this instance effective?

MODULE 3 [150 words]

Discussion Topic 1: Maintaining universal health coverage

Do you perceive barriers to countries like Australia and the UK in being able to maintain universal health coverage? What kinds of barriers are we facing?

Discussion Topic 2: Universal health coverage: limitations

Consider the academic articles, the WHO World Health Report on health systems and financing, and recent debates on universal health care, free health care and health outcomes. Universal health coverage is an international goal. What needs to happen to achieve universal health coverage in developing countries?