The Q5C Model offers a structured framework for comparing healthcare and public health systems at different levels. In PHE 610, you will use this model to examine how systems function across international, local, and national settings.
Downloadable Resource:
Use this editable worksheet to complete your system comparisons and summary. This worksheet will help you to critically compare the characteristics of health (health care, public health, and regulatory) systems on the local, national, and international levels. The completed worksheet will help you understand how system structure influences access, outcomes, and efficiency. Download the file by hovering over the title above and clicking the cloud-and-arrow icon.
| Domain | What it Examines |
|---|---|
| Quality | Examines the overall quality of care |
| Coverage | Examines access to healthcare |
| Cost | Examines the financial burden of healthcare |
| Choice | Examines the degree of freedom when making healthcare decisions |
| Coordination | Examines how different parts of the healthcare system work together |
| Context | Examines if the social environment is being considered |
Worksheet Sections:
Health Systems Comparison Table
Complete a comparison for:
- Healthcare systems
- Public health systems
- Regulatory systems
Each comparison should include:
- Organization
- Structure
- Function
(across International, National, and Local/Regional settings)
Identifying Key Takeaways
- List 3 similarities found in your system comparisons
- List 3 differences that highlight gaps or innovations
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