Sports Health and Medical Law
Subject 730-790 (2009)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: April, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject. Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience. | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | N.A. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | N.A. | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: | N.A. |
Coordinator
Mr Hayden Opie| Subject Overview: |
Objectives: A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
Syllabus: This subject will consider selected topics from the medico-legal aspects of sports. The primary focus will be upon analysing the legal relationship between the sports medicine professional and the athlete-patient, especially in the context of team sports, where responsibilities are divided between athlete and team. It will incorporate selective study of a number of legal disciplines, including negligence, confidentiality and anti-discrimination law. Topics will include the legal aspects of:
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| Prescribed Texts: | Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Please see the Subject Objectives for this information. |
| Links to further information: | 730-790Sports Health and Medical LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P Objectives: A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
Syllabus: This subject will consider selected topics from the medico-legal aspects of sports. The primary focus will be upon analysing the legal relationship between the sports medicine professional and the athlete-patient, especially in the context of team sports, where responsibilities are divided between athlete and team. It will incorporate selective study of a number of legal disciplines, including negligence, confidentiality and anti-discrimination law. Topics will include the legal aspects of:
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