Health system and medical model

lknr1104  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Health system and medical model
6.00 credits
45.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Schepens Bénédicte (coordinator);
Language
French
Main themes
o Health models and health determinants (WHO, ICF, Dahlgren-Whitehead, 1991-2021)
o Health promotion models (Ottawa Charter 1986, WHO plan 2030)
o Concept of public health: epidemiology
o Organizations and policies responsible for the prevention and repair of health damage in Belgium: legal framework, including in particular federal and regional institutions, Belgian social security (employee status, self-employed, medical homes), FEDRIS, INAMI, mutual insurance, AVIQ /PHARE, Well-being at work law
o Other context: France/developing country
o Place of the physiotherapist with other health care players: interest of the nomenclature of health services (INAMI), professional association of physiotherapists in Belgium (AXXON)
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Explain the fundamental principles of the bio-psycho-social model (paradigm change: medical model VS BPS model) (1.1, 11.1)
  • Identify and explain the role of actors in the medical/paramedical world and the place of the physiotherapist (interprofessionality) (7.1)
  • Describe the legal framework of the medical world and the place of the physiotherapist  (8.1)
  • Describe the basic principles of the Belgian public health system and question it in relation to other systems (10.1)
  • Describe the organizations and policies responsible for the prevention and repair of health damage caused by work (10.1)
  • Describe the organizations and policies supporting people with disabilities, secondary disabilities and additional disabilities (7.1, 11.1)
  • Distinguishing the societal impact of health care (10.2)
  • Analyze the health risks linked to professional activity (1.1, 11.1)
  • Distinguish between prevention processes (primary, secondary, tertiary), (10.2, 11.1)
 
Evaluation methods
☒ Assessment is based on a written exam administered during the exam period, consisting of 30 to 40 questions.
☒ Multiple-choice questions with one or more correct answers
☒ Short-answer questions
☒ Matching questions
The exam takes place in a lecture hall and lasts 60 minutes (maximum). 
☒ Grading rules:
☒ Rounding: if <9.5, round down to the nearest whole number; if >=9.5, round up to the next whole number
☒ The passing score is set at 10/20. One point is awarded for each correct answer, and no points are awarded for unanswered or incorrect answers.
☒ The assessment procedures for the first session apply to the second session.
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Other information
Online resources: Be-hive.be, AVIQ, PHARE, Federation of medical centers, e-health, Fedris, Axxon, Inami, WHO, Sports organizations (handisport.org)
Articulation and complementarity with the “Sustainable Development” course to be ensured.
Online resources
Notes and slides : Moodle 
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation