Defining a healthcare system
So far, we’ve defined what we mean by ‘healthcare’ and ‘system’ and examined the common characteristics of the latter. Let’s now bring these together and consider what we mean by …
Course: Understanding Systems Thinking in Healthcare
Common system characteristics
In this step, we consider some of the common characteristics of a system, how they operate, and the relationship between them. According to De Savigny and Adam (2009: 31), most …
What is a system?
A simple definition of a system is that it is ‘a complex whole; a set of things working together as a mechanism or interconnecting network’ (Oxford Dictionaries 2008). Other definitions …
Getting the most from your learning
As this might be your first time studying with Coventry University, we’ve put together a few tips to help you get the most from the experience. Comments FutureLearn is all …
Defining healthcare
Healthcare, broadly speaking, is the maintenance and improvement of health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation of diseases and illness by health professionals and allied health professionals in primary, secondary and …