FOR2003

Custodial medicine (8 points)

(MED)

Leader: Mr J Stephens

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

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit the student is expected to: 1. understand the responsibilities and powers of custodians; 2. display a knowledge of custodial and penal institutions; 3. show familiarity with the procedures for investigating complaints by prisoners and the issues surrounding deaths in custody; 4. comprehend the ethical issues of the doctor/patient relationship in a custodial setting; 5. conduct an assessment of an individual's fitness to be interviewed or detained in custody; 6. recognise and manage a range of medical problems presenting in the custodial setting.

Assessment: Assignment + Case studies + Presentations + Case book