Health, Law and Ethics for Informed Practice
This module is for those interested in ethical and legal issues in health and social care .
Module Information
Module code
NAM44
Content
The English legal system and its application to healthcare, western and non-western ethical theories, professional liability and negligence, confidentiality, justice, equality and human rights, mental health. Ethical issues: Children and young people, mental health and the beginnings and endings of life
Entry Requirements
Applicants at level 7 must possess a bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant subject and would normally be registered with a Professional and Statutory Regulatory Body e.g. NMC, HCPC. In addition,
Assessments
3,000-word essay
Module leader
Dr Jane Thomas
Module Dates
2024-25 Semester 2 – Falmer, Brighton Campus:
- February 13, 20
- March 6, 13, 20, 27
- April 24
- May 1st
Fees
If you are choosing this module as part of a postgraduate or community course, please contact fees@brighton.ac.uk for specific information on the fee for this module
If you are taking this as a single module the module fee is:
2024-25 £1,170
Further Information
This module can be taken as part of a course including:
MSc Health / MSc Health and Education / MSc Health and Management
MSc Advanced Occupational Therapy