In this course logistic theories and methods will be presented and analysed which are relevant  in order to be able to attain a safe and effective healthcare chain for the patient from examination to treatment completed.

Give knowledge about logistic theories and methods suited for the needs and conditions of the healthcare sector.

The course is divided in interactive lectures (usually in the morning), and a project regarding a real-world health care logistics problem. The lectures are highly interactive and structured around a theme. The themes are

1. Systems characteristics of health care
2. Care as a process
3. Logistics principles and their application in health
4. Analyzing a patient journey
5. IT and data in health care logistics
6. Current challenges in real world health systems, prevention and promotion of health

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

• PRO1 - Project, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.