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77734 Law and Medicine

6cp
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: L Houston

In this subject students examine in detail the interaction between medicine and law at both a practical and theoretical level. Medicine is considered in the context of the wider healthcare picture. The primary focus is on the impact of law on medicine by considering how the law deals with significant life events from conception to death.

Topics covered include:

  • the medical and legal characterisation of the unborn child
  • consumer protection in the provision of medicine including aspects such as medical registration, and
  • standards of care expected of the medical profession as applied to the level and competency of the patient, including discussion of protection and enhancement of the profession.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.