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LAW 7161 - Bioethics and the Law

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 2 - 2019

This course focusses on the medico-legal landscape with a particular emphasis on bioethics and the law. It introduces the complexities of the nexus between bioethics and the law, through consideration of basic concepts of bioethics and the construction of ethical arguments in a practical healthcare setting. The course builds upon the basic introductory themes of Law 7151 and explores how these bioethical issues are reflected in the law and addresses the question as to whether or not they are appropriate considerations in the development of the law. The course will, therefore, serve as a critical evaluation of both law and bioethics. Topics covered will include the understanding of the nature of ethical argumentation, defining bioethics, considering the interplay between bioethics and the law and a critical analysis of the ethics of bioethics. Practical examples will include the law in relation to professional relationships, issues at the borders of life (start and end of life decisions) and the process of decision-making in healthcare.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code LAW 7161
    Course Bioethics and the Law
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Law School
    Term Trimester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Intensive
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Assessment Assessment for those undertaking the Professional Certificate will be based upon group work, oral presentations and completion of case studies. For those who wish to credit completion of these courses for a Masters, there will be a 5,000 word res paper.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Bernadette Richards

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1.Identify and explain foundational principles of bioethics
    2.Critically analyse the  ethical underpinnings of the law as it relates to medicine,
    3. Apply the principles of law and ethics to the provision of healthcare, 
    4. Critically appraise the law as it applies to the provision of healthcare,
    5. Analyse the role of policy in the formation of law as it relates to medicine, and
    6. Present arguments, both orally and in writing about the relationship between ethics, the law and professionalism in the healthcare environment.
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    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1-5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1-6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1-5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    All material will be made available via MyUni.
    Recommended Resources
    Please refer to MyUni and provided course materials. 
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course will be conducted intensively over a series of weeks, the dates are:
    19th June (5pm-8pm)
    26th June (5pm-8pm)
    19th July  (9am-4pm)
    27th July (9am-4pm)

    There will be a mix of lecture and seminar/practical activities with a focus on the intersection of the law, ethics and the provision of healthcare.
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary
    The topics covered in this course include (but are not limited to):
    Principles of Bioethics
    Professionalism
    Trespass
    Bioethics and the law
    Legal interpretation
    Research ethics and regulation
    Regulation of innovation
    Medical devices
    Research ethics
    End of Life Care
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    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Length Redeemable Learning Outcome
    Case Study Individual 12th August 70% 3,000 N 2-5
    Ethical Judgment Group Practical element during the course, written report 26th July 20% 1,000 N 1,2,6
    Participation Individual Duration of course 10% N/A N 1-6
    Assessment Detail
    The case study will be a presentation of a relevant legal/ethical dilemma experienced by the student in their workplace as either a legal practitioner or healthcare professional. The specific topic and format will be negotiated individually with all students undertaking the Professional Certificate. 

    The ethical judgments presentation will involve the consideration of a decided case, and application of ethical as opposed to legal principles to that fact scenario. This will result in a critique of existing legal principles.
    Submission
    All written submissions will be made electronically via MyUni.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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