HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
PHE5LAE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject presents 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 ElectiveYes
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
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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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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Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 4, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays at night from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two written assignments (1,000 word equivalent). This assessment consists of two online short answer and multiple choice tasks covering aspects of the subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Group presentation (1,500-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. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2,500-word written assignment. Application of legal principles/rules to case study. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
City Campus, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two written assignments (1,000 word equivalent). This assessment consists of two online short answer and multiple choice tasks covering aspects of the subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Group presentation (1,500-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. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2,500-word written assignment. Application of legal principles/rules to case study. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Gleeson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays at night from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 36
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 36 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two written assignments (1,000 word equivalent). This assessment consists of two online short answer and multiple choice tasks covering aspects of the subject content. | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Group presentation (1,500-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. | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2,500-word written assignment. Application of legal principles/rules to case study. | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |