Comparsion of health system Weighting: 30% Format: Essay Purpose: to apply your growing knowledge of systems thinking to a critical comparison of the health systems in different countries. Task: Use...

Comparsion of health system Weighting: 30% Format: Essay Purpose: to apply your growing knowledge of systems thinking to a critical comparison of the health systems in different countries. Task: Use the WHO Building Blocks for a health system to compare and contrast the approaches to public health in two different nations. Instructions: 1. Select a country to compare with New Zealand. 2. Refer to the WHO Building Blocks for a health system: structure your essay around these building blocks. 3. Outline the main features of each country’s health system using these building blocks. 4. Discuss the comparison between the two countries, including any relevant social, cultural, political or economic factors. Marking criteria: Criteria Guide Mark allocation Scope of topic Correctly identifies and summarises the building blocks (20) and applies the framework to New Zealand and one other country. (30) Explores the topic thoughtfully and in-depth. A fuller discussion, including critical discussion. All points are evidence based. 50 Relevance of information Evidence of reading Incorporates relevant, detailed information from course materials, online discussions and assigned readings (wherever applicable) providing needed evidence Extra references integrated into the argument and comprehensive reading of evidence 30 Presentation of information (Structure) Presents all information clearly and concisely, maintains focus of the argument, adheres to assignment structure 15 Grammar/spelling/referencing Avoids distracting grammar/spelling/punctuation problems. Follows APA6th referencing style with few errors 5 Total Grade 100 Even though this assignment has a weighting of 30%, it will be marked out of 100.