EPM5024

Research, bioethics and law ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: B Loff

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
MMS-ALFRED Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Intoductory approach to international & domestic law to research. Examination of legal approach to substantive issues such as consent, confidentiality, discrimination, contract, intellectual property and human rights as well as different international codes, guidelines & standards. Roles & power of international ogranisations such as WHO, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UNAIDS, UNESCO & UN.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the legal system and the sources of law, both national and international; 2. show familiarity with the roles and powers of the various legal institutions that have a role in regulating the legal context, from courts through to international organizations that set standards; 3. demonstrate an understanding of the key areas of law which affect research, including consent, confidentiality, discrimination, contract, intellectual property and human rights within national legal systems; 4. demonstrate an understanding of the range of international codes and guidelines that affect research, and harmonization of the standards; 5. identify the legal issues that arise in relation to proposals for research involving humans; 6. distinguish legal from ethical issues and explain the respective roles of both in relation to research or humans; and 7. analyse a research project in terms of the legal and ethical issues that affect it.

Assessment: Oral Presentation + Essay

Contact Hours: 2 contact hours per week