phe5lae health law
HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
PHE5LAE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The aim of this subject is to present an overview of the Australian legal system and legal institutions, and how these relate to health and healthcare. The subject will also present students with an introduction to ethics in public health practice. The subject will introduce students to fundamental legal (and ethical) concepts, methods and materials. The subject will provide students with an overview of public health law and other laws affecting the healthcare system and healthcare services. A case-study approach will be used to illustrate the influence of the law on public health and healthcare service provision.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions A quota applies to this subject due to space limitation at city (Franklin St) campus
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners | Prescribed | Forrester, K., & Griffiths, D. (2011) | ELSEVIER, SYDNEY NOTE: ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. |
| Readings | Ethics and Law for the Health Professions | Prescribed | Kerridge, I., Lowe, M., & Stewart, C. (2013, 4th Ed) | FEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY NB 4TH EDN TO BE PUBLISHED EARLY 2013; EITHER EDITION SUITABLE |
| Readings | Health Law in Australia | Recommended | White, B., McDonald, F. and Willmott, L. (2014, 2nd Ed) | THOMSON REUTERS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse Australia's legal system and legal institutions
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
02. Analyse and apply fundamental legal and ethical concepts
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Critique and evaluate major aspects of public health law
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Apply legal theory and principles to regulatory issues in healthcare systems and services
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
Subject options
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City, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.5 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics case study | This assessment conists of an essay on reframing of legal case into eithical issues. This assessment consists of 1000 words. | 20 | 02 |
| Group task | This assessment consists of a short presentation (15 mins) to class with question/answer session on an area of public health law assigned to group. This assessment consists of 1000 words. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment | Application of legal principles/rules to case study. This assessment consists of 3000 words. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2016, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.5 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethics case study | This assessment consists of an essay on reframing of legal case into ethical issues. This assessment consists of 1000 words. | 020 | 02 |
| Individual video presentation | This assessment consists of a short video presentation uploaded to LMS (5-8 mins) . | 020 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written assignment | Individual written case study. This assessment consists of 3000 words. | 050 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Discussion postings | Responses to discussion forums throughout the semester | 010 | 01, 02 |