This module will be delivered by RMIT University. This module will provide the learner with an understanding of medico-legal and ethical principles as they apply to the medical radiation sciences. By the end of this module you will understand how health law is regulated in Australia and differentiate between civil and criminal actions. You will also be able to describe the notions of assault and negligence with respect to radiation oncology, and know the complaints process in health care.
You will know the legal and ethical principles of informed consent and patient confidentiality, and how this applies in medical radiation sciences. By the end of this module you will be able to discuss ethical issues such as consequentialism, non-maleficence and beneficence, and virtue ethics. This module will enable the radiation therapist to analyse their own clinical practice with respect to medico-legal and ethical principles.
Radiation Therapists
Please note: enrolment on a module does not provide access to any University based resources, such as library and journal access. Open access and online resources have been embedded into the modules where possible; however peer reviewed journal articles are often suggested as recommended reading.
| Session |  Start |
Access Duration |
Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 04.05.20 | Self-paced | 16 weeks | 16.00 |
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