Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkey's Health Policies
Course Code: YB131
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to analyze the health policies implemented since the foundation of the Republic of Turkey and the gains achieved as a result of these policies, and to contribute to health policies by taking into account the successes achieved and examples of good practice, as well as the models implemented in other countries around the world.

Course Content

Health Services and Their Characteristics, Basic Concepts in Health Policies, System and Health System, Financing Methods in Health Services, International Health Organizations, Health System Indicators, Basic Health Indicators, Quality and Performance in Health Services, History of the Turkish Health System, Health Transformation Program, Organization of the Turkish Health System, Examples of National Health Systems, Comparison of National Health Systems

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. İlhami AKSU
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the nature of health policies.
2.Have information about Health Policies in Turkey.
3.Gains knowledge about Health Policies implemented around the world.
4.Evaluates health indicators and makes comparisons.
5.Knows the organization of the Turkish Health system.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kumbasar, A. Health Policies, Istanbul; Istanbul University Open and Distance Education Faculty-2016
2.Health Policies in Europe and Turkey, Istanbul: İletişim Publications
3.Instructor Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Health Services and Features
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts in Health Policies
Week 3 - Theoretical
System and Health System
Week 4 - Theoretical
Financing Methods in Health Services
Week 5 - Theoretical
International Health Organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Health System Indicators
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic Health Indicators (Midterm)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Quality and Performance in Health Services (Midterm Exam Evaluation)
Week 9 - Theoretical
History of Turkish Health System
Week 10 - Theoretical
Health Transformation Program-I
Week 11 - Theoretical
Health Transformation Program-II
Week 12 - Theoretical
Turkish Health System Organization
Week 13 - Theoretical
Examples of Country Health Systems: America, Cuba
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examples of Country Health Systems: Germany, United Kingdom
Week 15 - Theoretical
Comparison of National Health Systems
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory151252
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026