phe5lae health law and ethics
HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
PHE5LAE
Not currently offered
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 conditionsN/A
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
03. Critique and evaluate major aspects of public health law
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
04. Apply legal theory and principles to regulatory issues in healthcare systems and services
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
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