aVLPM051 Law in Medicine

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D. (lecturer), Mgr. Jaroslav Divoký (deputy)
Ing. Veronika Išová (assistant)
Ing. Kateřina Novohradská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D.
Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Supplier department: Department of Public Health – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Wed 18. 9. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 2. 10. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 16. 10. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 30. 10. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 13. 11. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 27. 11. 11:00–14:20 A18/205, Wed 11. 12. 11:00–14:20 A18/205
Prerequisites (in Czech)
This Course is open to the students of English programme General Medicine as well to the Erasmus students. No further prerequisites are needed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/30, only registered: 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of Health Law and Patient’s Rights. Students will learn about key principles that impact healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders, including issues related to patient rights, standards of care, autonomy of will, and decision making in critical situations.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the fundamental principles of health law. Students will understand 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 have knowledge of 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
  • 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 and Risk Management 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
    recommended literature
  • NYS, Herman. European Union Health Law. European Union Health Law, 2022, 1-264.
  • KENNEDY, Ian and Andrew GRUBB. Medical law. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, lxxvii, 23. ISBN 0406903255. info
  • HERVEY, Tamara K. and Jean V. MCHALE. Health law and the European Union. 1st pub. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, lxix, 469. ISBN 9780521605243. info
Teaching methods
5 bloc seminars. Attendance of all of them is strongly recommended, 1 absence is tolerated.
Assessment methods
Group work and presentation at the final seminar. Alternative - test for students who failed to meet the attendance requirement.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023.
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