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
Sharon de Goeas
Module Dates
2022-23 Semester 2 Falmer Campus, Brighton
- February 27, 28
- March 1
- April 17, 18, 19
2023-24 Semester 1 Falmer Campus, Brighton
- October 5,19,26 (field trip)
- November 9,23
- December 7
2023-24 Semester 2 Falmer Campus, Brighton
- February 14,15,19,20
- May 14
Fieldtrip to be completed between 23 February and 14 May.
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:
2023-24 £1,122
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