CHB4204 - Legal issues in bioethics

Leader(s): Justin Oakley

Offered

Clayton First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2009 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

This unit provides a framework for understanding the role and impact of law in areas of concern in bioethics, and considers how ethical and social debate can affect the process of law reform. It initially examines what values the state ought to be committed to, and the justifiable limits on legislative intervention. This is followed by an examination of the current law and legal approach to areas of bioethical concern, such as abortion, prenatal diagnosis, IVF, embryo experimentation, informed consent, confidentiality, and euthanasia. The process of legal change and development and its relationship to scientific advances and ethical debate will also be discussed.
For further information, please see: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/pgrad/units/chb4204.php

Assessment

Written work: 50% (5000 words)
Take home exam: 50% ; DE students required to keep a journal.

Contact hours

2 hour (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

CHB4101 and CHB4203, or equivalent

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/pgrad/units/chb4204.php