Special Topics in Health Seminar

At the end of this course, the students are expected to: 1. discuss topics and issues in health care; 2. gain insights into the various areas in which physiotherapists can contribute for the health and well-being of the population; and 3. explain the advocacy and other roles of physiotherapists in special populations and on population health.

Seminar presentation on health care issues including but not limited to International health definitions and classifications: ICF (formally ICDH), Determinants of health and health promotion, The Nigerian health environment and policies. Individual and population health statistics, Health care for selected populations, women, children and elderly. Ethical issues in general clinical and physiotherapy practices. Public and private financing of health services and the National Health Insurance Scheme. Cancer-classification of common cancers in Nigeria. HIV/AIDS, Euthanasia.