NUR3543 - Legal and ethical issues in contemporary nursing

Leader: Ms Melanie Birks

Offered

Gippsland First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Malaysia First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the major legal parameters related to nursing practice and to provide a framework for exploring ethical issues in health care.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students will be expected to:

1. develop an understanding of the contemporary Australian legal system;
2. demonstrate an understanding of legal principles relevant to the health care system;
3. explore various legal issues relating to nursing care;
4. gain an understanding of selected ethical issues in contemporary health care; and
5. develop resolutions to ethical dilemmas in nursing practice which are consistent with personal and professional standards.

Assessment

Assignments: 100% (50%
50%)