BIOETHICS AND HEALTH CARE
PHE5BHC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Within this subject students will focus upon bioethical principles (Module 1), issues and decisions within the clinical context (Module 2) and the public health arena (Module 3) that affect patients, families, health care staff and health care organisations. Students will initailly explore traditional ethical foundations but predominantly focus on more contemporary bioethical principles. Bioethical issues relevant to clinical and public health contexts will be discussed, exploring a number of practical examples (eg: organ transplantation, euthanasia, etc), as well as the professional role of allied health practioners, nurses, dentists and medical professionals. Bioethical issues affecting health care organisations, administrators and government policy will also be considered.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Lindsay Carey
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. List, define and distinguish bioethical principles.
- Activities:
- Complete module 1, lit review and assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Describe, explain and analyse public health bioethical issues utilising bioethic principles.
- Activities:
- Complete module 2, lit review and assignment. Attend and present student seminar and discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Communication(Communication)
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Describe, explain and analyse public health bioethical issues utilising bioethical principles.
- Activities:
- Complete module 3. Attend and present student seminar and discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Utilise bioethical principles to assit the assessment of clinical and public health care decision making.
- Activities:
- Complete module 1, 2 and 3. Attend and present student seminar and discussion plus essay assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Analyse the utility and limitations of bioethical principles plus synthesize options and possible solutions/policies to address contemporary issues.
- Activities:
- Complete module 1, 2 and 3. Attend and present student seminar and discussion plus essay assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Professional Practice(Professional Practice)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical/ Social Responsibility(Ethical/ Social Responsibility)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
City, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lindsay Carey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word module 1 individual reading review | 20 | 01 | |
| One 1,000-word module 2 individual reading review | 20 | 01 | |
| One 1,000-word module 3 individual (blended learning) social-media seminar presentation | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1,500-word essay | 40 | 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lindsay Carey
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 40.0 hours scheduled online class per study period and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word module 1 individual reading review | 20 | 01 | |
| One 1,000-word module 2 individual reading review | 20 | 01 | |
| One 1,000-word module 3 individual (blended learning) social-media seminar presentation | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| One 1,500-word essay | 40 | 04, 05 |