The University of Sheffield
Programme Regulations Finder

LAW3025   Principles of Healthcare Law and Ethics   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2018/2019
Credit level: F6
Pre-requisites for   LAW3110   LAW3110   (when the module is running)
Additional Information   Only available to law students

Description

This module will introduce students to the nature and scope of healthcare law and ethics in the UK as it is affected by statute, the common law and international instruments. It will address fundamental aspects of healthcare law and ethics as they arise in practice including resource allocation, regulation, elements of clinical negligence as well the important concepts of consent and confidentiality.

 

Reading List


Please click here for reading list.
 

Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 160.0
Lecture 22.0
Seminar 12.0
Tutorial 6.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.