FOR1003

Ethics, medicine and the law (8 points)

(MED)

Leader: Professor S Cordner

Offered:
Clayton Full year 2004 (OCL)
Clayton Full year 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: The aims of this unit are: 1. to develop the student's awareness and understanding of the ideas and issues in medical ehtics so that in practice, the interests of their patients/clients are safeguarded; 2. to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of relevant areas of the law so that in practice their contribution to the justice system is optimal.

Assessment: Assignment + Case studies + Presentations + Case book