An examination of who makes the 'big' decisions about health issues, as well as why and how those decisions are made. With a Canadian focus, key issues addressed include the different arenas wherein health policy is created; actors involved in the policy process; and choosing, implementing, and evaluating policy instruments.

Antirequisite(s): Health Sciences 3400A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Health Sciences 1001A/B and Health Sciences 1002A/B with a minimum grade of 60% in each.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.