Medical Law and Ethics study notes

LL4277V - Medical Law and Ethics

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These are my study notes for LL4277V Medical Law and Ethics in AY 2020/2021. More on the module: This course addresses the legal and ethical issues that arise in modern healthcare and medical practice. Issues that are addressed include: consent to medical treatment, professional liabilities of healthcare professionals, confidentiality and privacy, end-of-life issues, assisted reproduction and human organ transplantation in Singapore. At the end of the course, students should be able to: a. Understand basic principles of medical ethics and appreciate the context in which healthcare is delivered in Singapore; b. Understand important legal and ethical issues that arise in healthcare; c. Know and understand how to apply the legal and ethical principles in the prevailing medical case law, legislation and professional ethics guidelines; d. Appreciate the countervailing arguments and values that relate to these issues; and e. Form and refine your opinions on what the best responses to these issues are.

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