Ethics and Law in Health Care
Overview
This unit familiarises the student with the philosophical and theoretical traditions of ethics and the law, and their application in contemporary health care situations and dilemmas.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Admission into BA-NUR - Bachelor of Nursing
27-October-2024
27-October-2024
09-November-2025
09-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Discuss ethical theory, principles and values that guide decision-making in nursing
- Outline the Australian legal system and identify relevant legislation to nursing
- Discuss specific Australian legislation and how it applies to health care contexts
- Discuss professional codes of conduct and standards of practice that apply to nursing practice
- Apply the principles of safe and accurate documentation in health care settings, in line with legal and ethical requirements
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | 1.20 | 10 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 6 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Activities Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 30% | 2,3,4,5 |
| Examination | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Online Preparation | Individual | 20% | 1,2 |
| Assignment | Individual | 30% | 2,3,4,5 |
| Examination | Individual | 50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Online Quizzes | Individual | 20% | 1,2 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
Tutorials have an 80% attendance requirement as per the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.Application for special consideration is required for missed classes to apply for make-up of missed learning.Tutorials have an 80% attendance requirement as per the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.Students are expected to spend 1-2 hrs a week in engagement online learning including interactive Canvas activities, discussion boards, collaborations, reading, formative quizzes.
Content
- Ethical theories and application to nursing
- Contemporary health care issues within legal and ethical frameworks
- The Australian legal system and relevant legislation
- Examination of tort law
- Professional regulation
- Documentation in healthcare
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.