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NUR1202

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OfferedBairnsdale Second semester 2012 (Day)
Berwick Second semester 2012 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2012 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)TBA (Berwick),TBA (Gippsland) and Dr.Debra Griffiths (Peninsula)

Synopsis

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the legal system including the processes and institutions that impact on professional practice. Students will identify the law as it relates to the delivery of health services including professional standards and regulation, complaint mechanisms and relevant legal forums including the coroner's court. Students will be encouraged to explore the health professional's relationship and obligations owed to patients, patient families and professional colleagues in the various health care environments.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students are expected to be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of common law and statute law pertinent to health professional practice;
  2. Explain why the study of health law is an essential aspect of professional practice;
  3. Demonstrate an awareness of the legal implications of actions taken in professional practice;
  4. Analyse the legal implications of the health care professional's relationship with clients, their families and other health care providers;
  5. Identify strategies, which may provide assistance in resolving legal issues that arise in the various domains of the health professional; and
  6. Discuss the significance of registration of professionals in the health care environment; and
  7. Critically reflect on own values about health illness, dying and death affects professional responses and interactions with others

Assessment

Written assignment (Legal scenario 2000 - 2500 words): 40%
On-line (WebCT) Quizzes (2 x 10-15 minutes each) 10%
Exam: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Debra Griffiths

Contact hours

Lectures two (2) hours per week, Tutorial one (1) hour per week

Co-requisites

Only available to students enrolled in: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing/ Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic), Bachelor of Nursing Practice, Bachelor of Nursing Practice/Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing Community Health, or Diploma of FoundationTertiary Studies