Society in general is becoming increasingly litigious. In the context of health care, law in general and health care law in particular has a profound influence on practice. Managers and clinicians are called to account for their actions, justifying resource decisions as well as clinical judgements. An understanding of the law and moral reasoning is thus an important knowledge base for health care staff. This course aims to provide an overview of the legal and ethical frameworks, which underpin and govern the practice of health care and research.
Module runs at Colchester campus, for 10 weeks each Wednesday of the Autumn term. Each session is 2 hours long.
Module runs at Colchester campus, for 10 weeks each Wednesday of the Autumn term. Each session is 2 hours long.