HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
PHE5LAE
2015
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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Deborah Gleeson
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: 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 | Recommended | Forrester, K., & Griffiths, D. (2011) | ELSEVIER, SYDNEY NOTE: ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK. |
| Readings | Ethics and Law for the Health Professions | Recommended | Kerridge, I., Lowe, M., & Stewart, C. (2009) | FEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY NB 4TH EDN TO BE PUBLISHED EARLY 2013; EITHER EDITION SUITABLE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate and understanding of Australia's legal system and legal institutions
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
City, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture
Five 6.5 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
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 | 01 |
| Group task | This assessment consists of a short presentation (15 mins) to class with question/answer session and written submission on an area of public health law assigned to group. This assessment consists of 1000 words. | 30 | 01 |
| Written assignment | Application of legal principles/rules to case study (quiz/exam-style questions with responses in essay format). This assessment consists of 3000 words. | 50 | 01 |