phe5lae health law and ethics
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
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 conditionsNote: this subject is offered in alternate years.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Essentials of Law for Medical Practitioners
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorForrester, K., & Griffiths, D.
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherELSEVIER, SYDNEY NOTE: ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK.
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Ethics and Law for the Health Professions
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKerridge, I., Lowe, M., & Stewart, C.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherFEDERATION PRESS, SYDNEY NB 4TH EDN TO BE PUBLISHED EARLY 2013; EITHER EDITION SUITABLE
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Health Law in Australia
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWhite, B., McDonald, F. and Willmott, L.
Year2014
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTHOMSON REUTERS
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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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City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah 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 study This 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 assignment Application 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah 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 study This 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 assignment Individual 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 |