LAW 7161 - Bioethics and the Law
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Course Details
| Course Code | LAW 7161 |
| Course | Bioethics and the Law |
| Coordinating Unit | Law School, Faculty of the Professions |
| Term | Semester 2 2012 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate Coursework |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 2 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | LAW 7157 or its equivalent for Bus Law and Non Award students |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course examines the complexities of the nexus between bioethics and the law. It introduces basic concepts of bioethics and the construction of ethical arguments. The course explores how these bioethical issues are reflected in the law and addresses the question as to whether or not they are appropriate considerations in the development of the law. The course will, therefore, serve as a critical evaluation of both law and bioethics. Topics covered will include the understanding of the nature of ethical argumentation, defining bioethics, considering the interplay between bioethics and the law and a critical analysis of the ethics of bioethics. Practical examples will include the law in relation to professional relationships, issues at the borders of life (start and end of life decisions) and the process of decision-making in healthcare |
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Course Staff
Dr Bernadette Richards
Law School, Faculty of the Professions
Room 3.25
Ligertwood Building
North Terrace
Telephone: +61 8 8313 6302
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