Module detail

SHE level	H
SCQF credit points	20.0
ECTS credit points	10.0
Module code	MHM125713
Module Leader	Alison Britton
School	Glasgow School for Business and Society
Subject	Law
Trimester	B (January start)

Summary of content

Students undertaking this module will already have normally undertaken L3 Health Care Law and Ethics . This module will build on previous learning to consider and develop students' understanding of the perpetual political agenda of maintaining/enhancing public trust/confidence in health care in Scotland, the UK and in Europe.
The module will offer those with an interest in healthcare law some alternative perspectives on the functions and current directions of law in its role of regulating medicine and thereby encourage broader, inter-disciplinary approaches.
It will explore some areas of professional discipline and contemporary challenges to the current frameworks.
Finally, it will consider issues pertaining to research ethics and discuss introductory qualitative research methodology approaches.
PRME-related issues: the very nature of this module and indeed, incorporated into its title is the word ethics. The student of health care law considers the application and intersection of law and ethics relating to the practice of medicine and all allied health care specialisms. This interrelation does not always sit easily which makes it all the more challenging for the practitioner and fascinating and thought provoking for the student.
The subject matter and scope of this module transcends legal boundaries and therefore makes it an attractive option for students from all jurisdictions and nations. There are no prerequisites.

Module details

Learning Outcome

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:

Generic Programme Outcomes:
1. demonstrate principles and techniques of advanced legal qualitative research and understand the necessity and application of research ethics
2. show an understanding of the relevant social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical, scientific and cultural contexts within which fiduciary duties and relationships in Health Care operate
3. identify, locate and retrieve source legal materials in Health Care, both in paper and electronic form
4. analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials in Health Care, including national statutes, national, European and international law reports, treaties, directives and other relevant materials as appropriate
5. apply legal knowledge to a practical situation and draw reasoned conclusions supported by legal authority
6. synthesise information from primary legal sources to achieve detailed knowledge and understanding of Health Care law and ethics
7. understand and employ legal terminology, both orally and in writing, to explain and convey technical legal information at an advanced level
8. demonstrate advanced legal skills (e.g. critical analysis) necessary to enable them to reach a superior understanding of Health Care law and ethics.
Skills:
9. develop critical analysis skills
10. utilise problem-solving skills in complex theoretical and practical contexts
11. develop time management and prioritisation skills by working to deadlines
12. develop individual and group communication skills by making seminar presentations
13. develop oral discussion skills by participating in debates and problem-solving exercises
14. develop teamwork skills in preparing for and delivering presentations
15.take responsibility for own learning
16.develop skills in reading, analysing and synthesising different viewpoints and presenting their findings/conclusions in clear, comprehensible, structured format, with detailed argumentation where appropriate
17.be able to make a critical judgment of the merits of particular arguments and reach a reasoned choice between alternative solutions or arguments.
Subject Specific Outcomes:
18. To gain an appreciation of some philosophical theories of the importance and functioning of trust and confidence in the medical profession and the systems set up to regulate it.
19. To be able to comment critically on recent medical 'high profile' media stories and their impact on the regulatory arena.
20. To be able to evaluate the role of the law as a tool with which to enhance or -maintain trust and/or confidence with reference to specific contexts.
21.To gain an appreciation of research ethics and qualitative research methodologies.
22. To be able to apply ideas of 'medicalisation' models to areas of health care law and practice.
23. To assimilate enhanced skills of legal analysis, independent research and abilities to construct coherent legal arguments, orally and in writing.
24. PRME Learning Outcome: demonstrate an ability to explore ethical and socially responsible responses to issues arising within the context of the law of obligations.

By the end of this module students will have gained competence in the following key areas:
Analysis, Synthesis, Critical Judgement and Evaluation The ability to identify issues, assimilate, evaluate and analyse information to construct written or oral solutions to a problem by bringing together and integrating
relevant information, and selecting key material, from a variety of different sources. The ability to present arguments for and against propositions, acknowledging ranking of sources and relative impact in context. Such skills are developed within this module through the following activities: preparation and participating in seminars, researched written essay and examination.

Personal Management, Independence and Ability to Learn The ability to organise and prioritise effectively the expenditure of time and effort in the performance of all aspects of student work. The ability to learn effectively
and be aware of their own learning strategies to manage their own learning development and to reflect upon their learning, seeking and making use of feedback. Such skills are developed within this module through the following activities: Independent study, participation in fortnightly seminars, prepare summary for group seminar, researched essay and examination.

Communication and Literacy The ability to communicate information, ideas, advice and choices in an effective and succinct manner and in plain English without losing focus on key issues. The ability to listen and question
effectively, to give and receive feedback and to make presentations addressing an allocated topic within the prescribed time frame. The ability to communicate both orally and in writing (and, where appropriate, by the use of electronic means) using the English language accurately by creating work which is comprehensible to the intended audience. The ability to create documents which are analytical, descriptive and inquisitive using appropriate terminology and recognised methods of citation and reference. Such skills are developed within this module through the following activities: Oral participation and contribution in lectures, oral opinions
expressed in lectures in lectures, researched essay and examination(both of which require students to identify and access primary and secondary source materials).

Numeracy, Information, Technology and Teamwork Where relevant and as the basis for an argument, the ability to present and evaluate information provided in numerical or statistical form. The ability to produce and present in an appropriate form a word-processed essay or other appropriate format. The ability to conduct efficient searches of websites to locate relevant information and exchange documents by E-mail. The ability
to work productively and cooperatively in different kinds of groups to establish working relations with others, defining, sharing and delegating responsibilities within the group. Such skills are developed within this module through the following activities: group participation online, weekly online seminars, contribution to online summaries. Retrieval of sources using electronic means. Responding to and discussing legal and ethical concepts.

Module structure

Activity	Total hours
Lectures	12.00
Seminars	24.00
Independent Learning	114.00
Assessment	50.00

Assessment methods

Component	Duration	Weighting	Threshold	Description
Course Work001		60	35	Group report on contemporary area of healthcare policy.
Course Work002		40	35	Blog style essay(1500 words).

Academic essentials

Advanced Health Care Law and Ethics

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Assessment methods