HEALTHCARE ETHICS AND LAW
NSG2HEL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Nursing practice is informed by, and framed within, the principles of law and ethics. This subject begins with an introduction to ethics, including an overview of the ethical theories and principles used in health care. Students are then introduced to the law and to the notion of legal systems while reviewing the sources of law and examining the difference between criminal and civil law. Concepts including 'duty of care' negligence, end of life issues, whistleblowing, resource allocation, and conscientious objection will also be explored as students examine the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities of nursing and accountability in nursing practice.
School: Nursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Ethics, Law and Health Care: a guide for nurses and midwives
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: McDonald, F. & Shih-Ning Then
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN, SOUTH YARRA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Ethics and Law for the Health Professions
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Kerridge, Lowe, & Stewart
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 4th ed
Publisher: Kerridge, Lowe, & Stewart
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Atkins, de Lacey, Ripperger & Britton
Year: 2017
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 39.00 hours unscheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Singapore (Nurses Learning Hub), 2020, Week 05-16, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ron Picard
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 14 - 14
One 20.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 14 and delivered via blended.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 6 - 6
One 3.00 days lecture/workshop other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group activity or Individual participation in interactive online activity - equivalent to 600 words.All students will be assessed on their participation in online activities. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1200 -word assignmentExploration of ethical dilemma & decision making | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2200-word assignmentAnalysis of legal and professional issues | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |