Introduction (15 marks) 750 words • Demonstrate policy has enough depth • Reason for choosing policy • Summary of policy document Policy Analysis (25 marks) 1. Demonstrated understanding of policy...

Introduction (15 marks) 750 words • Demonstrate policy has enough depth • Reason for choosing policy • Summary of policy document Policy Analysis (25 marks) 1. Demonstrated understanding of policy issues (10 marks) 750 words • Formulate the problem. The better defined your problem here the more defined your solutions. Having clarity in this section will pave the way for your objectives & solutions that can ameliorate your policy issues. Whilst an evidence base here is an advantage; for some there will be experience that identifies that the policy may not be achieving its goals. This identifies the importance of including key stakeholders in the policy making process. Consider your frameworks (see Althaus- legal/economic/social/political); you do not have to consider all the frameworks. Pick some (perhaps 3-4) that will give you enough discussion and critical depth Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the policy issues 2. Evidence of critical discussion and analysis (15 marks) 1000 words • Set out objectives and goals.  What needs to be achieved (consider aligning these with international or national health priorities e.g WHO benchmarks) • Identify decision parameters.  Resources  Timeframes  priorities • Search for alternatives. Best practice- where is the evidence to support your options? Expert opinion (consider expert opinion websites for Cancer Institute)  Lobby groups 3. Conclusion (10 marks) 500 words Conclusions are completely based on policy and related superior literature and demonstrate their potential significance for the health services. Change suggestions are critically explained. • Propose a solution or options. Conclude with one or more recommendations