MPV_PR Health law - Patients' rights

Faculty of Law
Spring 2025

The course is not taught in Spring 2025

Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
prof. JUDr. Filip Křepelka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of Health Law and Patient Rights. Students will learn about key principles that impact healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders, including issues related to patient rights, standards of care, the autonomy of will, and decision-making in critical situations.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the fundamental principles of health law Students will understand the legal responsibilities of healthcare providers and healthcare workers in the context of health law and professional ethics. Students will learn about patient rights, including the right to informed consent and privacy in healthcare, and will understand the legal and ethical implications of these rights. Students will have knowledge of the unique legal and ethical considerations of caring for vulnerable populations, such as children, refugees, foreigners, and the elderly, and will understand how these considerations impact healthcare. Students will gain an understanding of the legal implications of medical malpractice, negligence, and defensive medicine, as well as civil and criminal liability issues in healthcare. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through case studies and class discussions and will be able to apply legal and ethical principles to real-world healthcare scenarios.
Syllabus
  • Six blocks of 200 minutes (equivalent of 4 teaching hours) Block 1: Introduction to Health Law Overview of key legal and ethical principles in healthcare Historical, societal and regulatory context of health law Legal responsibilities of healthcare providers and healthcare workers Understanding the legal implications of caring for vulnerable populations Role of healthcare workers, including rights and duties, and conflicts of interest Block 2: Patient’s Rights Patient Bill of Rights: international, European and national context Capacity, competency, and autonomy: legal and ethical principles related to informed consent Access to healthcare, equality and equity, universal health coverage, out-of pocket payments Privacy and confidentiality in healthcare Block 3: Vulnerable Patient Groups The unique legal and ethical considerations of caring for children in healthcare Informed consent for minors and parents Legal and ethical considerations related to providing healthcare for foreigners, refugees, and elderly Medical decision-making in emergency situations End-of-life care Block 4: Liability in Healthcare Standard of care Legal implications of medical malpractice and negligence Defensive medicine and risk management in healthcare Civil liability, compensation, and insurance Criminal issues related to healthcare, including medical fraud, abuse, and neglect Block 5: Emerging Issues in Healthcare Current topics and debates in health law and ethics, such as access to healthcare, reproductive rights, and genetic testing Legal and ethical considerations related to emerging healthcare technologies Block 6: Evaluation and Colloquium Students are asked to prepare case studies in groups of three and present them at the final evaluation Active participation in seminars and class discussions is compulsory. Students are expected to attend at least five blocks and the final colloquium.
Literature
  • European Union health law. Edited by Herman Nys - Roger Blanpain - Frank Hendrickx. Second edition. Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International, 2021, 248 stran. ISBN 9789403531335. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, discussion, reading papers.
Assessment methods
Attendance, group work and presentation at the final seminar. Alternative - test for students who failed to meet the attendance requirement.
Language of instruction
Czech
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