nsg2hel healthcare ethics and law
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.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRon Picard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
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
Ethics, Law and Health Care: a guide for nurses and midwives
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMcDonald, F. & Shih-Ning Then
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPALGRAVE MACMILLAN, SOUTH YARRA
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Ethics and Law for the Health Professions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorKerridge, Lowe, & Stewart
Year2013
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherKerridge, Lowe, & Stewart
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
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Ethics and Law for Australian Nurses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAtkins, de Lacey, Ripperger & Britton
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRon 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 |