LAW 2516 - Medical Law and Ethics
| Career: | Undergraduate Law |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | Summer School |
| Session: | Summer Session 3 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Intensive |
| Restriction: | Available to LLB and B.Criminology with B.Laws and BArts Advanced with B.Laws students only |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
| Pre-Requisite: | LAW 1501 and LAW 1507 |
| Incompatible: | LAW 2021 |
| Assessment: | Typically to include assignments, quizzes, and practical activity. |
| Syllabus: |
The course focuses on the legal relationship between medical practitioners and their patients. It considers the legal implications of the provision of medical advice, diagnosis and treatment. The course considers the torts of negligence and battery in the medical context as well as other selected topics, such as privacy and confidentiality of health information, medical treatment of minors, medico-legal issues in end-of-life care, and the legal implications of evolving technology used in medical treatment. The course also provides an introduction to bioethics, examining ethical theories and principles involved in medical decision-making. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| Summer School | Mon 12/02/2024 | Wed 14/02/2024 | Thu 07/03/2024 | Wed 20/03/2024 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 92069 | SE01 | 72 | 2 | 29 Jan - 2 Feb | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10am - 12pm | Ligertwood, 231, Lecture Theatre |
| 29 Jan - 2 Feb | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 2pm - 4pm | Ligertwood, 231, Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 5 Feb - 8 Feb | Monday, Thursday | 10am - 12pm | Ligertwood, 231, Lecture Theatre | ||||
| 5 Feb - 8 Feb | Monday, Thursday | 2pm - 4pm | Ligertwood, 231, Lecture Theatre | Note: At this time LAW 2516 Medical Law and Ethics (summer) has reached final capacity and we are unable to add any more spaces. If the course is an elective, you can find more information about choosing electives on the ABLE Faculty website. If you need assistance selecting an alternative course or would like to discuss your study plan further with your Student Adviser. | |||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 92106 | WR01 | 72 | 2 | 7 Feb - 7 Feb | Wednesday | 9am - 5pm | Note: Attendance on Wed 7th February is a compulsory component of the course. During this day students will have an inter-disciplinary learning experience with Medical Students and will spend a half-day at the Medical School. Students must manage any conflicts with other courses or commitments, as failure to attend on the 7th February will result in a failure of the course. |
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