law2lam law and medicine
LAW AND MEDICINE
LAW2LAM
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Medical law is an internationally recognised intellectual discipline and a field of legal practice which is founded on ethical theories, common law doctrines and human rights principles. It spans other areas of law (torts, criminal, family and administrative law) and must satisfy social policy developments, principles of governance, regulatory mechanisms and dispute resolution processes. In this subject, medico-legal issues are discussed and evaluated in the context of a range of topics which include: ethical duties, consent to medical treatment (adults and children), legal competence and medical treatment (adults), human reproduction law and technologies, professional liability and medical malpractice, regulation of health professionals and end of life decision-making. Informed analysis of law is promoted by examining the case law and legislation together with group discussion. Students are equipped with skills relevant to policy developments and law reform.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHannah Robert
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and LAW1CRLand LAW2TOT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Health Law: Frameworks and Context | Prescribed | AM Farrell, J Devereux, I Karpin and P Weller, | Cambridge University Press, 2017 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Comprehend and analyse common law principles relevant to the area of medicine
- Activities:
- Lectures, group assignments and research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Understand legislation relevant to the area of medicine.
- Activities:
- Lectures, group assignments and research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Contribute to a group presentation and assignment
- Activities:
- Lectures, group assignments and research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHannah Robert
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 36
Five 7.5 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Assignment written case analysis and presentation, equivalent to 700w per students | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3500 words) | 70 | 01, 02 |