The programme for the course has yet to be finalised, but the content will resemble that of previous courses, and details for our previous course are given here for your guidance. Early booking is advised. Prices for the course are to be advised shortly, though an early booking discount will apply. There is a growing need for professionals in the health care field to have a firm understanding of the issues of cost-effectiveness. Health care purchasers are required to understand and to interpret economic data to assess the relative cost-effectiveness of programmes and interventions.
Providers have to take account of cost-effectiveness in the delivery of health care.
Clinical and health service researchers are increasingly required to build economic evaluations into their studies. Professionals in the pharmaceutical industry need to be able to present evidence on the cost-effectiveness of their drugs. Anyone working in the health care field. Participants on the course require no prior training in health economics. The course covers material of an introductory and intermediate level.