Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7541LAWINF-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module provides students with a grounding in the background law needed to fully understand the legal landscape in which medical law operates. This module has been designed to support both those with, and those without, a legal background. The assessments have been designed specifically to enable non-lawyer/legal background students to gain a firm grasp of legal writing, including syllogistic reasoning. Furthermore, this will ensure that lawyers/legal background students entering the course are refreshed in academic rigour, and stretched/challenged, in preparation to work as masters (FHEQ 7) level.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Examine, in detail, the English legal system
2.
Display mastery and be confident to research independently and seek advice as required
3.
Develop the ability to identify and prioritise source materials needed for a proper understanding of the subject
4.
Identify a critical awareness of the factors which shape medical law
5.
Identify an analytical and critical appreciation of practices within the field of medical law
6.
Demonstrate the ability to apply medical law in a variety of contexts
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1) Background law:
a. Common law jurisdiction
b. Civil law jurisdiction
c. The English legal system
d. The law of contract and law of tort
e. Professional negligence
2) Medical Law
a. The Legal Framework Governing Health Care
b. Sources of Medical Law
c. Philosophical Perspectives on Health Care and the Goals of Medicine
d. General Aspects of Substantive Medical Law
Additional Information:There are no professional body requirements at this stage, however developments will be monitored and where appropriate, incorporated into module content.