PAR3030

Ethical, legal and cultural issues (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Associate Professor F Archer

Offered:
Peninsula First semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2003 (Day)
Peninsula Summer 2003 (Day)
Peninsula First semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: This subject explores the elements of ambulance professional practice that include the legal constraints and responsibilities and ethical and moral behaviour expected of a health professional. The student will develop a better understanding of the community they serve through consideration of the sociological factors that affect health and well-being and response to illness. The systems and politics of health will be integrated into this exploration to provide context to the discussion. To aid learning and understanding this subject will provide examples of legal cases that support the theory and will include opportunities to debate current ethical issues.

Assessment: Examination: 40% + Participation in debate: 15% + Assignment: 45%

Contact Hours: 156 hours including 24 hours direct contact

Prerequisites: employment by an Ambulance Service