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Duration
12 weeks
Study method
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Assessments
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Prior study
Required
Start dates
- 27 Feb 2023
One of Australia's largest dual-sector institutes, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 95,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.
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Subject details
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this unit will be provided in your study materials.
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
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This subject aims to provide you with an understanding of the health law principles in the Australian legal system. It examines social perspectives and determinants of health and the role of law in patient-doctor relations, including issues of medical decision-making. The subject explores legal issues arising out of reproductive technologies, withdrawal and withholding of medical treatment and euthanasia. Organ and tissue donation, property in the human body and genetics are also explored, along with, mental health and public health issues in Australia and internationally.
- Assignment 1 (20%)
- Assignment 2 (30%)
- Take Home Exam (50%)
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