my EPQ journey

MY EPQ JOURNEY

By Umaymah Surti

aims

research

TITLE

writing process

evaluation

HOW I CHOSE MY TITLE

CONTENTS

initial ideaS

methodology: logging

modifications

objectives

findings

lessons and recommendations

TO WHAT EXTENT IS THE NHS' GENERAL TAXATION FUNDING MODEL FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE?

MY TITLE:

why I CHOSE MY TITLE?HOW i chose my title?

- My future career ambition is medicine- provides me with an in-depth understanding behind the organisation I want to work for - Relative to the current issues in the world (inflation, NHS waiting time etc) - I chose this title based on the conversations I heard between people in my family - I figured it would be easily researchable as I personally know medical professionals - There was a lot of changes to my working title even whilst I was writing but with guidance from my supervisor I was able to come to a title that works for my report.

T I T L E

INITITAL IDEAS

My intial idea = "to what extent is the NHS failing the nation?"Evaluation: - not concise - no detail - sounds biased changed to: "To what extent is the current economic model in the NHS financially sustainable?" Evaluation: - more detailed - more evaluative - stops confusion changed to: "to what extent is the NHS' taxation funding model financially sustainable?" Evaluation: - very in-depth - creates detailed, concise objectives

i N I T I A L I D E A S

OBJECTIVE 1

OBJECTIVE 2

O B J E C T I V E S

To compare the funding models of the NHS to the funding of medical sectors in different countries and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of other funding models.

To present the current funding model of the NHS and examine the financial history of the organisation to identify the stresses on the service’s finances.

HOW I CHOSE MY OBJECTIVES?

Originally I was unable to find robust materail about my topic to create objectives however after careful consideration of my working title it made it simpler. To make my objectives more detailed and understandable I added main 'discussion points'. For example: main discussion points for objective 1 included: » The taxpayer funding model » When did the NHS funding model begin to fail the organization? » What changes were made and what precautions were taken?

OBJECTIVE 4

OBJECTIVE 3

To discuss the possibility of the privatisation of the NHS and to analyse the NHS’ use of private service delivery to assess if healthcare should come at a fee

4To conclude the extent to which the taxpayer funded model is sustainable and to put forward recommendation on alternate funding models that might be used.

This aim is important to ensure I have a well written, interesting report however the topic is about finance and can be boring..

to create a detailed, educational report

how well was it met:

To provide me with a widened skill set. To test reliability of online sources against my own findings.

to conduct primary research

how well was it met:

AIMS

To find a new understanding behind finance and my future career choice.

My aims and did i meet them?

how well was it met:

to learn something new

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MY WRITING PROCESS VARIED AS I WENT ALONG AND VARIED WITH THE DIFFERENT DEADLINES. THREE MAIN PROCESSES: 1. PLANNING 2. RESEARCH 3. DRAFTING

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01

WRITING/DRAFTING

RESEARCH

PLANNING

Report Report draft 2

Research logBibliography Appendices

Planning log

Planning my objectives, report and deadlines. SMART targets Weekly to-do-lists

Individual tables for each objectives Multiple genres of sources Evaluation of sources

Writing and re-writing modifying objectives and discussion points Consultations with supervisor

WRITING PROCESS

DEADLINES PLANS

- Research, words and objectives completed- Week by week

METHODOLOGY: LOGGING

Activity

- Initial ideas- Improvements - Day to day - Modifications - Project design

- Weekly to-do-lists- Explanations - Deadlines

Production

PLanning

- Sources for objectives- Source links- Evaluation of sources

Research

FINDINGS:

DIFFERENT FUNDING MODELS

GERMAN AND INDIAN HEALTHCARE MODELS

HISTORY OF THE NHS

NHS EXPENDITURE

- started in 1948- lack of money in 1949 - had enough beds - increasing population = not enough services - post-pandemic

- Taxpayer funding model- Social health insurance - Private health insurance

- Increase post-pandemic- Financial pressure one year after it started - £18.17 billion in 22/23

- German = privateOtto Von Bismarck- Indian = social inspired by western medical organisations

COMPARISONS - INDIA

COMPARISONS - GERMANY

FUTURE PREDICTIONS

- No evident changes will be made- Improvements in tech necessary - More staff required and better services

- Both use public healthcare services as well as private however the UK spends more on yearly healthcare

- Germany and UK have ageing populations. Different health systems - Taxation is better for UK

A pie chart to show how well participants think the current funding model works for the NHS

Funding model preferences

R E S E A R C H

PRIMARY RESEARCH

I conducted a survey about the financial state of the NHS I asked citizens of the country 15 responses I included qualitative and quantitative data Produced pie charts and bar graphs from the data

EVALUATIONRequires more responses Better presented Send to other communties Matched other statistics Different questions Gathered data on different topics

Long waiting times

EVALUATION:

WHAT WENT WELL

- I stayed on track for my deadlines- I met the word count - I completed my logs - I was able to modify accordingly - I conducted robust research I believe using my logs has helped me stay on track and keep organised during my writing period.

E V A L U A T I O N

EVALUATION:

HOW I CAN IMPROVE

- Reduce my word count- Evaluate more in my report - Add more to my production and research logs - Remove unecessary information from my report I completed all this in my second draft of my report to meet all the targets on the mark scheme and so that I know i am trying my best to hit my personal target grade.

E V A L U A T I O N

MODIFICATIONS:

WHERE DID I MAKE CHANGES?

- Working title - Objectives - Primary research placement- In text references- Main discussion point (O3) - Objective 2 (comparisons and evaluation)

m o d i f i c a t i o n s

LESSONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OTHER LEARNERS

WHAT I LEARNT

ALWAYS STICK TO DEADLINES

ALWAYS SET TARGETS

- How to harvard reference- How to write an academic report - How to conduct primary research - How to cut down at appropriate points - How to stick to deadlines and targets

ALWAYS DO THINGS AS YOU WORK

ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A SUPERVISOR

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!