HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
PHE5LAE
2020
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. You will be introduced to ethics in public health practice, and to fundamental legal (and ethical) concepts, methods and materials. The subject will provide you with an overview of public health law and other laws affecting the health system and health services. A case-study approach will be used to illustrate the influence of the law on public health and health service provision.
School: Psychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Deborah Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
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: Note: this subject is offered in alternate years.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Forrester, K., & Griffiths, D.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: ELSEVIER, SYDNEY NOTE: ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK.
ISBN: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Ethics and Law for the Health Professions
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Kerridge, I., Lowe, M., & Stewart, C.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: FEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY NB 4TH EDN TO BE PUBLISHED EARLY 2013; EITHER EDITION SUITABLE
ISBN: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Health Law in Australia
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: White, B., McDonald, F. and Willmott, L.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: THOMSON REUTERS
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
City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.50 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.50 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000-word ethics case studyThis assessment consists of an essay on reframing of legal case into ethical issues. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Group presentation (1,000-word equivalent per student)This assessment consists of a short group presentation (15 mins) to class with question answer session on an area of public health law assigned to group. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2,500-word written assignmentApplication of legal principles/rules to case study. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.50 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Five 6.50 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000-word ethics case studyThis assessment consists of an essay on reframing of legal case into ethical issues. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Individual video presentation (600-word equivalent)This assessment consists of a short video presentation uploaded to LMS (5-8 mins) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2,500-word written assignmentIndividual written case study. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Discussion postings (400-word equivalent)Responses to discussion forums throughout the semester | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2 |