LA 333: MEDICINE AND THE LAW: LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module the
student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Understand and apply the concepts and
doctrines from across the spectrum of
law as it regulates the relationships
between healthcare professionals and
patients and the healthcare system as
a whole. To be able to use and
understand relevant legal materials
including legislation, common law and
administrative rules.
Understand and apply the main
theories of bioethics
Contextual:
Understand the social, political and
economic context in which medicine is
practised and regulated
Understand the international context in
which medicine is practised and
regulated, with particular reference to
the European Convention on Bioethics
Sources and Research:
Identify and use primary and
secondary legal sources and journals
relevant to medical ethics and the law
How will the learning and teaching
methods enable students to achieve
this learning outcome?
Which assessment method will
measure the achievement of this
learning outcome?
Through lectures, seminars and directed
private study
2-hour unseen examination
Problem solving in discussion groups in
lectures and seminars
Self-assessment, 2,500 word essay and
examination
Directing students to contextual material
including electronic sources of
information e.g. BMJ, government
publications, literature in philosophy and
sociology
Lectures, seminars and directed reading
Preparation for lectures, seminars and
directed private study
Self-assessment, examination and
assessed work
Preparation for lectures, seminars and
directed private study
Self-assessment, examination and
assessed work
Discussion, particularly in seminars
Particularly assessed in written work and
examination
Lectures
Particularly assessed in written work and
examination
Identify contemporary debates and
engage with these while accurately
reporting the law in the area
Identify and use both legal and nonlegal sources both within the library
and elsewhere in paper and electronic
format
Analysis, Evaluation, Critical
Judgment and Synthesis:
Evaluate developments in medical law
in terms of doctrinal coherence, ethical
acceptability and social efficiency
Autonomy:
Work independently to gain
understanding of materials/issues in
medical ethics and the law
Communication and Literacy:
Understand and utilise the language of
ethics and medical law
How to discuss sensitive, ethical and
political questions in a constructive and
coherent manner
Other Key Skills:
Use electronic retrieval system e.g.
Lexis and
Westlaw, and to be able to use such
systems to conduct complex searches
Able to work in groups, contributing
effectively to the group’s task
Discussion in seminars
Self taught with guidance from IT
Services and the library
Not formally assessed
Seminars, particularly student led variety
Not formally assessed
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