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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2012 - 2013
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Description This module will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of healthcare law and will address contemporary issues arising within healthcare law. The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of, the current trends and characteristics of the subject area in this complex and evolving area of law. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and explain the rules and principles of Irish, European and international law as applicable in a healthcare context. 2. Analyse the social, political and economic context within which health law is developing. 3. Explain the autonomy and legal rights of the individual patient in relation to healthcare. 4. Evaluate the impact of the law in relation to new technologies and treatments in healthcare. 5. Critically analyse problem scenarios with reference to case law, legislation and academic literature. 6. Engage in group discussions about legal problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Right to healthRight to health – health as a fundamental and human right – Art 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN 1948; EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Nice, 2000); European Convention for the protection of Human rights and fundamental freedoms; Social Charter; EU Treaty; national states; international obligations. Right to health recognised in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).Patients' RightsPatients’ rights – autonomy, consent, access to information, confidentiality, privacy, access to healthcare services (“health tourism”), access to medicine.Constitutional and Human Rights in medical intervention.Constitutional and Human Rights in medical intervention.Medical intervention at the beginning and ending of life:Contraception; Assisted Human Reproduction; Abortion and Abortion information; Genetic screening; Withdrawal of treatment; Euthanasia; Removal and retention of body organs.Cultural and societal influences on healthcare law.Public health law. Impact of globalisation on the development of a body of rules and standards dealing specifically with health promotion.Institutions responsible for global health lawWHO/UN/EU/national governments.Infectious disease controlGlobal responses to pandemics and epidemics. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 4521, Journal, 0, British Medical Journal, 4522, Journal, 0, Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 4523, Journal, 0, Eurohealth, 4524, Journal, 0, European Journal of Health Law, 4525, Journal, 0, European Journal of Public Health, 4526, Journal, 0, Journal of European Public Policy, 4527, Journal, 0, Journal of Health and Human Rights, 4528, Journal, 0, Medical Law Review, 4529, Website, 0, www.who.int, 4530, Website, 0, www.bmj.com, 4531, Website, 0, Firstlaw, 4532, Website, 0, Westlaw, 4533, Website, 0, Justis, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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