Health,Ethics and the Law

HSBH3004

This unit of study outlines the legislative role of governments and the role of legislation in health and health services. Fundamental ethical principles applied to ethical issues in health and health research are covered. Medico-legal aspects of health and health services as well as standards and medico-legal privacy principles will be explored. Students will develop an understanding of professionally acceptable behaviours appropriate to practice in the health professions.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Senior

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 1

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: HSBH3004

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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