| Module Title |
Ethics,Medico-Legal & Consultation Skills |
| Module Code |
HEA1047 (ITS: SS237) |
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Faculty |
Health & Human Performance |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module introduces the student to the ethical and medico-legal principles, guidelines, codes of behaviour and statutory regulations that govern professional medical practice. In addition, students will learn about how to conduct a clinical consultation
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Learning Outcomes
1. identify key ethical issues raised in the health care of injured athletes
2. discuss the major ethical theories and principles
3. apply ethical reasoning skills when dealing with ethical issues in the health care of injured and non-injured athletes
4. list the main medico-legal concepts that govern the behaviour of health care professionals in Ireland
5. discuss the principles of keeping medical records
6. define and discuss consent in the context of health care
7. discuss the issues that arise in relation to confidentiality in health care
8. Describe and discuss the aims and components of the clinical consultation
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 30 | Lecture | | Group work | 25 | Collaborative group work on tasks | | Independent Study | 70 | Independent study and independent tasks |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21062 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Sinead O'Keeffe | Module Teacher | James O'Donovan, Kate Sheridan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Mind Map Project: Students will develop a mind map examining and linking the biological, psychological and social factors present in a complex clinical case study | 30% | Once per semester | | Written Exam | A written exam addressing ethical and medicolegal concepts realting to healthcare | 70% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- R. Scott Kretchmar: 2005, Practical philosophy of sport and physical activity, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 9780736001410
- editor, William J. Morgan: 2007, Ethics in sport, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, 9780736064286
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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