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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title International Health Law and Ethics
Module Code LG531
School School of Law & Government
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NFQ level 9 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
The purpose of this module is to examine and critique the international legal and ethical principles underpinning health in the world. Students will investigate the universal, regional and philosophical sources of law and ethics. Students will examine and apply these legal and ethical principles to different issues or areas of health. Students are expected to attend weekly lectures. They are also expected to research and read relevant articles and contribute to class discussion.

Learning Outcomes
1. Define international law and ethics and define the relationship between law and ethics
2. Identify universal, regional and philosophical sources of international law and ethics
3. Assess the role of international health law and ethics in international relations
4. Apply legal and ethical principles to different issues or areas of health
5. Question the role of States and international institutions in the development and application of international health law and ethics
6. Debate the effectiveness of the legal and ethical framework for health



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Attendance at weekly lectures where class participation is expected
Independent learning226Reading, research and assignment preparation
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
International Health Law & Ethics.
Defining international health law & ethics and defining relationship between law & ethics.

Legal & Ethical Rights & Duties in Health.
Examining the concepts underpinning the legal & ethical rights & duties for clinicians, health care institutions, health care enterprises, non-governmental organisations, States & international institutions.

International Right to Health.
Discussing the international right to health, in particular of women, prisoners, mentally ill, disabled & children.

Medical Research.
Analysing the legal, ethical & commercial concepts regulating medical research in a transnational & international context.

Organ Transplantation.
Evaluating the legal, ethical & cultural principles relevant to organ transplantation.

Medical Tourism.
Discussing the legal, ethical & commercial principles relevant to medical tourism, particularly counterfeit drugs, cosmetic surgery & reproductive medicine.

Public Health.
Evaluate the legal & ethical principles relevant to public health, particularly the role of the World Health Organisation in the promotion of public health.

Human Genome.
Discussing the legal & ethical principles relevant to hereditary genetic conditions & gene therapies.

Intellectual Property Protection & Medicines.
Considering the role of legal & ethical principles in relation to intellecual property protection & access to medicines.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
AssignmentOne essay on a topic chosen by the student with the module co-ordinator100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Brazier: 2011, Medicine, Patient & the Law, 5th, Penguin,
  • den Exter: 2011, International health law & ethics: Basic Documents, 2nd, Maklu,
  • Grubb et al (ed): 2011, Principles of Medical Law, Oxford University Press,
  • Plomer: 2005, The Law & Ethics of Medical Research: International Bioethics & Human Rights, Cavendish,
  • Kuhse & Singer (eds): 2006, Bioethics: An Anthology, Blackwell,
  • Silvers, Rhodes et al (eds): 2007, The Blackwell Guide to Medical Ethics, Blackwell,
  • Beauchamp & Childress: 2009, Principles of Biomedical Ethics, 6th, Oxford University Press,
Other Resources
None
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MIRMA in International Relations
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