<p>This subject aims to acquaint students with current ethical and legal issues in biomedical, and science research and health care practice. Using a number of ethical principles, the subject examines the role of ethics and law, paying particular attention to issues such as genetic engineering and recombinant DNA research, human and foetal experimentation and reproductive technology. The subject also considers the rights of patients in medical research and treatment and the role of the law. The subject concludes with an examination of codes of ethics and the role and functioning of Institutional Ethics Committees.</p>

<p>Not available to students who have completed ETH403 or LAW131.</p>

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Ethics, Law and Medical Science

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SSC502 - Ethics, Law and Medical Science

be able to apply these principles to case studies arising within biomedical research and health care practice

be able to demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles derived from ethical theory and relevant to biomedical research and health care practice

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the way in which the law protects individuals who are patients or subjects of research, and

be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of Institutional Ethics Committees in the regulation of research