him3ehi ethics and law of health information

ETHICS AND LAW OF HEALTH INFORMATION

HIM3EHI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will develop a working knowledge of health information professional responsibilities concerning ethical, legal, compliance, and governance obligations in the computing field and healthcare information industry. These include the ethical and legal frameworks underpinning the creation, collection, reporting, management and uses of health data, related documents, systems, and technologies. Key topics include: privacy; security; confidentiality; access; e-health; ownership; data linkage; and information and documentation issues surrounding biomedical and health technologies and clinical practice. Students develop ethical and legal understandings of: electronic and paper-based health records; managing the organisation-wide privacy function; information systems and services; and the legal implications and responsibilities inherent in health information management work.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesHIM2PRA

Co-requisitesHIM3PRB

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsThis subject is co-taught with HIM5IEL. This is capstone for 'early-exit' students graduating after Year 3 with the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification).

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply key bioethical theories and principles to health information and its management, and to health/clinical informatics and related ICT health information practice.

02. Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of legislative requirements surrounding the collection, management, and reporting of health information at all levels of the healthcare system.

03. Identify contemporary issues and health information management professional responsibilities for ethical and legal governance of health information and systems in the contexts of existing and emerging technologies.

04. Demonstrate understanding of Health Information Managers' professional responsibilities for the proper governance and use of health data, information and systems throughout the healthcare system in the contexts of custody, confidentiality and privacy.

05. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the practical requirements of the professional Code of Ethics for practising Health Information Managers and Clinical/Medical Coders.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
15-min individual online quiz (250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	5	SILO1, SILO2, SILO5
15-minute team presentation (500-words equivalent, per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One Individual Assignment (1,500-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
2-hour written examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended