Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS II | ||
Code | LAW052 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor A Alghrani Law A.Alghrani@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To examine the interaction between the law, ethics and medical and scientific practice. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An appreciation of long standing and new challenges which have arisen in the medico-legal arena from a regulatory and ethical perspective as well as from a purely legal perspective. |
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(LO2) The ability to engage in reasoned arguments in a field of study which arouses strong emotions and arrive at independent conclusions. |
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(LO3) An understanding of the legal and ethical issues involved in particular areas of medical practice. |
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(LO4) An ability to identify correctly and apply the law and ethical principles to hypothetical facts |
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(LO5) An ability to adopt a critical perspective to existing legal rules and/or practices, and to identify constructive suggestions for reform |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
Syllabus |
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Indicative topics the module may cover include (final syllabus will be made available to students ahead of the semester via Canvas): -Autonomy |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Patterns Synchronous teaching. Face to face in person weekly lectures 12 (2 hours long) and Tutorials ( preferably x 4). |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
4 |
28 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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60 mins X 0.5 totaling 4
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Private Study | 122 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Component #2 – Seen Exam – 2500 words, not including footnotes (which must include citations only); worth 85% of the module mark. | 85 | |||||
Component #1 – Two mid-semester Multiple Choice Question tests. The total mark obtained for these two tests will be worth 15% of the module mark. | 15 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Professor M Fox | Law | Marie.Fox@liverpool.ac.uk |
Mr EM Horowicz | Law | E.Horowicz@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
LAW209 LAW OF TORT |
Co-requisite modules: |
LAW051 MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS I |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |