UO Health Law, Ethics and Policy

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 2011
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Course ID
203784
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to legal, ethical and policy issues in Australia and internationally. Duty ethics, legislation, confidentiality, privacy, protection of patients, regulations.

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the implication of working in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.
  • Identify legal and ethical principles underpinning the decision making processes in health .
  • Discuss the implications of ethical decision making for community health.
  • Describe scope of practice for community health workers.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of community based funding models and explore the challenges related to equitable access to services.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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