Medical Law

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module MREC0600 Semester: 1st semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Thierry Vansweevelt Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 1st semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Bachelor in Law *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Acquisition of knowledge and insight in social and legal implications and consequences of undergoing/performing practices in health care. Skills regarding oral and written reporting, analysing, reasoning and debating. 3. Course content The course Medical Law contains research of the social and legal implications and cosequences of undergoing /performing practices in health care. The legal organization of the practising of health care professions is part of this course.   The following topics are discussed : -Legal organization -Medical council -fees -Informed consent -professional secrecy -medical file -liability of physicians and hospitals -organization of a hospital -the beginning of life -minors and mental impaired -end of life -medication and drugs     4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Tutorials 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation Open book Open questions 6. Compulsory reading – study material VANSWEEVELT,T., Rechtspraak-en wetgevingsbundel gezondheidsrecht, Antwerpen, Kluwer, 2007, 910p. 7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring Prof. Thierry Vansweevelt is available for questions before, during or after the lectures. e-mail : Thierry.vansweevelt@ua.ac.be laatste aanpassing: last update: 13/07/2010 11:08 kris.defeyter