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Postgraduate Course: Law & Medical Ethics (Blended Learning) (LAWS11227)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Law CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits10
Home subject areaLaw Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course is designed for medical and healthcare professionals, particularly those working within NHS Lothian, and potentially those working throughout NHS Scotland. It is also suitable for delivery to postgraduate students studying for degrees in nursing/medicine.

The course covers the key areas of medical law & ethics that affect healthcare practice: patients' consent to medical care and refusal of consent, medical negligence, patient confidentiality, and difficult decisions in medical practice involving withholding or withdrawing care.

The programme aims to disseminate a wealth of topical information related to medical law & ethics, build participants' confidence and understanding of how to apply medico-legal concepts in their healthcare settings, and provide many opportunities to share experience and learn from each other.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Students should have regular and reliable access to the Internet. Print consumables recommended to provide hard copy of some materials
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesPlease see general pre-requisite requirements.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will have acquired:
* A sound understanding of substantive medical law, and of the place and role of medico-legal and ethical argument within medical practice.
* An ability to explore in-depth aspects of the law applicable to medical practice and patient management, and to reflect critically on the law's application
* A practical understanding of the rights relevant to patient care and their own practice, the scope of these rights, and when and how these rights may be infringed
* Experience of analysis, legal argument and discussion online with a community of medical and healthcare practitioners, guided by experienced legal tutors
* Transferable skills in independent study and research, critical thinking and peer-to-peer learning, and use of the internet as a communication and research tool
Assessment Information
The course will be assessed through a combination of three assessed components:

1. Participation in online discussion and learning activities will be assessed for 20%.

2. One substantial piece of written work will be set, eg, an essay or a consultation response, for 40%. A measure of flexibility is needed in the design of this assessment, in order to maintain its currency and relevance to participants in each instance of the course. The precise length and format of the written assignment would therefore be agreed by the academic team, and approved by the external examiner, in order to reflect and respond to topical developments in policy and practice.

3. A reflective learning portfolio will comprise 40%. The key elements of the portfolio will include:

a. a statement of personal learning objectives;
b. measures of participants' initial understanding and knowledge development;
c. critical reflections on how the course impacts on on participants= professional practice.
Special Arrangements
This course is taught by blended learning, through six online modules (each lasting two weeks), and two compulsory face-to-face sessions. Contact hours total 30.
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserProf Graeme Laurie
Tel: (0131 6)50 2020
Email: Graeme.Laurie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Clare Polson
Tel: (0131 6)51 4411
Email: Clare.Polson@ed.ac.uk
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