LAW5428 Health law
Faculty of Law
LAW5428 Health law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5428
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5428
No unit lists LAW5428 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to, as well as critical analysis of, key issues in the study of health regulation, case law and policy in Australia. Topics covered in the unit may include introduction to the regulatory framework of the Australian health system; public health law; the law of consent to, and refusal of, medical treatment; access to, privacy and confidentiality of medical records; abortion; regulation of assisted reproductive technologies; regulation of human biological materials (organs, blood, tissue); regulation of (emerging) health technologies; crime and healthcare; patient redress and quality and safety in healthcare. The contemporary nature of the unit means its content will change from time to time, as will the emphasis placed on certain topics.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class ParticipationDemonstration10%
- AssignmentWritten30%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Have a good understanding of key aspects of the regulatory framework of the Australian health system.
- 2
Understand key aspects of health regulation, case law and policy.
- 3
Analyse and critically comment on a number of specific challenges and current areas of debate in health regulation, case law and policy.
- 4
Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of key areas in health law.
- 5
Understand, evaluate and apply policy arguments for and against reform of key areas in health law.
- 6
Identify or find the relevant principles, regulation and case law and apply them to resolve issues that arise in health law.
- 7
Further develop legal research, writing, and legal argument skills in the area of health law.
- 8
Further develop oral skills in legal argumentation in class discussions.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5428 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5428?
LAW5428 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5428 offered?
LAW5428 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5428 have an exam?
No. LAW5428 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5428?
LAW5428 is part of Health law and community; and Public sector governance and regulation.