Abstract
This subject aims to acquaint students with current ethical and legal issues in relation to, and arising from, modern health care practice. Using a range of ethical principles, the subject examines the role of ethics and law in health care, paying particular attention to issues such as professional responsibility and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Please note this subject is only offered in years ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8.
Syllabus
Ethical Theories, including Ethical RelativismThe prima facie principles of Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, Autonomy and Justice The Health Professional as Autonomous Moral AgentThe Australian Legal SystemConsent to TreatmentDuty of CareHealth Information including Privacy and Confidentiality Ethics of Resource RationingOther topics in law and ethics relevant to particular cohorts of health professional
Assessment items
1. Short Essay 1
2. Short Essay 2
3. Review exercise
Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have previously completed ETH403 or SSC502
Incompatible
Incompatible