him3ehi ethics and law of health information
ETHICS AND LAW OF HEALTH INFORMATION
HIM3EHI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students develop a working knowledge of health information professional responsibilities concerning ethical, legal, compliance, and governance obligations in the computing field and healthcare information industry. These include the ethical and legal frameworks underpinning the creation, collection, reporting, management and uses of health data, related documents, systems, and technologies. Key topics include: privacy; security; confidentiality; access; e-health; ownership; data linkage; and information and documentation issues surrounding biomedical and health technologies and clinical practice. Students develop ethical and legal understandings of: electronic and paper-based health records; managing the organisation-wide privacy function; information systems and services; and the legal implications and responsibilities inherent in health information management work.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSharon Campbell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HIM2PRA
Co-requisites HIM3PRB
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is co-taught with HIM5IEL. This is capstone for 'early-exit' students graduating after Year 3 with the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification).
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply key bioethical theories and principles to health information and its management, and to health/clinical informatics and related ICT health information practice.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshop involving team-based analysis of ethical issues in health information-related case study. Guided online discussion. Guided readings. Formative online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of legislative requirements surrounding the collection, management, and reporting of health information at all levels of the healthcare system.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshop involving team-based analysis of ethical issues in health information-related case study. Guided online discussion. Guided readings. Formative online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
03. Identify contemporary issues and health information management professional responsibilities for ethical and legal governance of health information and systems in the contexts of existing and emerging technologies.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshop involving team-based analysis of ethical issues in health information-related case study. Guided online discussion. Guided readings. Formative online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate understanding of Health Information Managers' professional responsibilities for the proper governance and use of health data, information and systems throughout the healthcare system in the contexts of custody, confidentiality and privacy.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshop involving team-based analysis of ethical issues in health information-related case study. Guided online discussion. Guided readings. Formative online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
05. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the practical requirements of the professional Code of Ethics for practising Health Information Managers and Clinical/Medical Coders.
- Activities:
- Lectures. Workshop involving team-based analysis of ethical issues in health information-related case study. Guided online discussion. Guided readings. Formative online quiz.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-min individual online quiz (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| 15-minute team presentation (500-words equivalent, per student) | 10 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Individual Assignment (1,500-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Sydney, 2019, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKerin Robinson
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-min individual online quiz (250-words equivalent) | 5 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| 15-minute team presentation (500-words equivalent, per student) | 10 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| One Individual Assignment (1,500-words) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 2-hour written examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |