Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Medicine

School

Medical School

Units

1

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

Lecture 1 Hour/ Week

Companion

MEDI7111, MEDI7121 and MEDI7101

Restricted

MD students only

Assessment methods

Group assignment

CBL participation

End of semester exam

Course enquiries

Dr Nicole Shepherd

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for an understanding of the ethical basis of medical practice, medical professionalism, and the legal framework in which medicine is practised. The lectures introduce a number of ethical theories and frameworks that underpin the provision of excellent patient care. The course covers the principles of values-based medicine and the role of regulation in professional practice.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) St Lucia Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Ipswich Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile