law2lam law and medicine
LAW AND MEDICINE
LAW2LAM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Medical law is an internationally recognised intellectual discipline and a field of legal practice which is founded on ethical theories, common law doctrines and human rights principles. It spans other areas of law (torts, criminal, family and administrative law) and must satisfy social policy developments, principles of governance, regulatory mechanisms and dispute resolution processes. In this subject, medico-legal issues are discussed and evaluated in the context of a range of topics which include: ethical duties, consent to medical treatment (adults and children), legal competence and medical treatment (adults), human reproduction law and technologies, professional liability and medical malpractice, regulation of health professionals and end of life decision-making. Informed analysis of law is promoted by examining the case law and legislation together with group discussion. Students are equipped with skills relevant to policy developments and law reform.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Robert
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW1CRL AND LAW2TOT AND LAW1LIM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Health Law: Frameworks and Context
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAM Farrell J Devereux I Karpin and P Weller
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBNN/A
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Source locationN/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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Robert
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Three 7.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 3.50 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group Assignment Written case analysis and presentation, equivalent to 700w per students | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Research Essay (3500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2 |