Foundations of Medical Law

Subject LAWS70223 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Prerequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Corequisites: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Recommended Background Knowledge: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Non Allowed Subjects: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.
Core Participation Requirements: Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject.

Contact

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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • General principles of common law liability
  • Consent to and refusal of medical procedures
  • Substitute decision making
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Status of the foetus and abortion
  • Sterilisation
  • Euthanasia and non-treatment
  • Wrongful birth and wrongful life
  • Genetics and law
  • Human tissue regulation.
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the basic law and ethics relating to the relationship between a health professional and a patient
  • Be familiar with legislation, guidelines and the common law governing particular procedures
  • Be familiar with the policy and ethical issues underlying health law.
Assessment:

Research paper proposal (10%): Maximum three pages, including synopsis, research methods and initial bibliography on a topic approved by the subject coordinator
9,000 word research paper (90%) (18 October)
Prescribed Texts: Visit the subject website for more information
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
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