92051 Health Services Management and Legal Issues
6cp; intensivePostgraduate
This subject covers the essential knowledge that health services managers need to have, such as the sources of law (common law, criminal law, statute law), the development of health services regulation, health services administrative law, tort law and its relationship to health services managers, the legal obligations of health services employers, regulations and statute law relevant to public health and the laws that apply to the clinical operations of hospitals and health services. The subject is taught using a variety of teaching methods such as class exercises around set readings, formal lectures, guest lectures, student presentations and workshops in small groups.
Typical availability
Spring semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $926.50
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: $2,500.00
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: 0.125Access conditions
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