Law for health systems

MPH5265

Synopsis

Review of legal management principles related to health care by examining common law principles and statutes.

Examination of the Australian legal system, including the Coroner's court, with an emphasis on Victorian and Commonwealth cases and statutes. Focus on key areas of medical and health law such as negligence consent, privacy of health information, clinical research, abortion, euthanasia, mental health, infectious diseases, health complaints, and law for health facilities such as hospitals.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Audience: Postgraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty: Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Handbook year: 2026

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Second semesterAlfred Hospital · FLX-BLK