MPH2021

International regulations of health

(MED)

Dr J Majoor

6 points + OCDL + First semester + Malaysia

Synopsis: Review of legal and risk management principles related to health care settings. Sources & mechanisms of law that impact on health care delivery and sources of international law & legal systems. Keys areas of medical law covered: Negligence, informed consent, confidentiality, clinical research, abortion, coronial law, health complaints law, euthanasia, health services law, mental health law, infectious diseases law, legal argument development, non-medical laws impacting on health services provision.

Assessment: Written assignments + Group presentations