NUR3543 - Legal and ethical issues in contemporary nursing

Leader(s): Ms Melanie Birks

Offered

Sunway First semester 2009 (Flexible)

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%)
Reflective clinical log: Pass/Fail

Students must achieve a pass grade for the reflective clinical log in order to successfully complete this unit.