Overview
An introduction to the intersections of law and health care. We focus on selected issues such as the design and management of health systems, and relationship between patients and healthcare providers. Who should participate Participants interested in exploring the relationship between law and ethics to lay the foundations of an understanding of both law and ethics as they relate to health care.- Delivery
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Where:
QUT Gardens Point campus
2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD External:- Online
August 4–5 and August 11–12 2012
Intensive four-day course, delivered over two weekends. Approximately six to seven hours of classes per day. Course is delivered in a seminar format which involves the lecturer introducing the topic and identifying key areas of inquiry and discussion, followed by lecturer-led discussions.
Details: Participants receive all course notes as well as access to online teaching facilities and the QUT Library and Clayton Utz Law Library. - Cost
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$1960 (GST included). Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) members are eligible to receive a 10% discount. To receive the discount, you must apply through Australian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM)
Details
The relationship between law and ethics in healthcare is as important as health knowledge and health interventions. We need to understanding the respective roles, responsibilities and rights of health professionals, health organisations, patients and the state, amongst others.
These continue to rapidly develop and evolve. This course is an introduction to the intersections between ethics and law in the health care setting. We focus on selected issues of relevance to community perceptions about health and disability, the design and management of health systems and the relationships between patients and health care providers.
The course will consider developments and emerging issues in healthcare ethics and law as relevant.
We cover topics such as:
- introduction to ethics and law in health care
- community values:
- health and access to health
- disability
- pluralism and multiculturalism.
- health care systems:
- resource allocation and rationing
- public health
- research
- patient safety and the disclosure of adverse events
- issues at the bedside
- end-of-life
- organ and tissue transplantation.
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the links between law and ethics in health care
- demonstrate a critical appreciation of the dynamic nature of law and ethics in health care in terms of its continuing development and the impact of various legal, ethical, moral, economic, political, philosophical, social, and cultural factors on developments in this area
- clearly express and defend positions on a range of issues at the intersection of healthcare ethics and law in a manner that is both respectful and constructive and acknowledges contrasting perspectives
- research, synthesise, critically analyse, and evaluate complex legal and ethical issues in a healthcare context.
