This subject presents an overview of the Australian legal system and legal institutions, and how these relate to health and healthcare. You will be introduced to ethics in public health practice, and to fundamental legal (and ethical) concepts, methods and materials. The subject will provide you with an overview of … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject presents an overview of the Australian legal system and legal institutions, and how these relate to health and healthcare. You will be introduced to ethics in public health practice, and to fundamental legal (and ethical) concepts, methods and materials. The subject will provide you with an overview of public health law and other laws affecting the health system and health services. A case-study approach will be used to illustrate the influence of the law on public health and health service provision.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Essentials of Law for Health Professionals
Title:Essentials of Law for Health Professionals
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Forrester, K., & Griffiths, D.
Year:2015
Publisher:ELSEVIER, SYDNEY NOTE: ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN E-BOOK.
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Critically analyse Australia's legal system and legal institutions
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Analyse and apply fundamental legal and ethical concepts to complex issues in health systems and services
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Critique and evaluate major aspects of public health law
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Analyse and apply legal theory and principles to regulatory issues in healthcare systems and services
