LAW AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH
PHE3LMH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will learn about ethics, law and management and how they will influence, or be the focus of, their practice as health professionals. Using contemporary case studies, students will develop an understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, an appreciation of ethical, legal and managerial aspects of their practice as health professionals and basic skills in human resource and financial management. An understanding of ethics, law and management pertaining to the fields of health care and public health is important for students studying in diverse professional areas including health promotion, allied health, nursing, dentistry, occupational health and environmental health.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sally Fawkes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: HLT3LEH
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Ethics and law for the health professions 3rd edn | Prescribed | Kerridge, I., Lowe, M. and Stewart, C (2009) | THE FEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY |
| Readings | Management in the Australian health care industry. 3rd edn | Prescribed | Clinton, M (2004) | PEARSON EDUCATION, FRENCHS FOREST |
| Readings | The frontline leader. Developing effective leadership skills | Prescribed | The Frontline Leader (2009) | TILDE UNIVERSITY PRESS, PRAHRAN |
| Readings | Managing Health Services:Concepts and Practice 2nd edn | Recommended | Mary G Harris and Associates (2002) | SHAPE AND AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES |
| Readings | Public Health Practice in Australia: The organised effort | Recommended | Lin V., Smith J and Fawkes S (2007) | CROWS NEST: ALLEN & UNWIN AUSTRALIA |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Prue Bagley
Class requirements
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 2-hour tutorial per week."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One 1-hour lecture per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| one 15-mins group presentation | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case study | 40 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sally Fawkes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word individual assignment | 40 | |
| one 15-mins group presentation | 20 | |
| one 2,000-word individual case study | 40 |