HLTH407-25S1 (D) Semester One 2025 (Distance)

Ethics and Health

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 17 February 2025
End Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 2 March 2025
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 May 2025

Description

The course provides an overview of moral theories, and explores why moral dilemmas arise and contexts in which ethical decision-making may occur. Legal, regulatory and policy frameworks that specify the responsibilities of those making ethical decisions in the delivery of health care are also explored. Students are taught critical appraisal techniques and share the experiences of professionals from a wide variety of disciplines who are faced with real life dilemmas and have to make ethical decisions daily.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Associate Dean - Academic.

Restrictions

HLTH433, HLTH434, HLTH607, PHIL325, PHIL433, PHIL434, PHIL474

Equivalent Courses

HLTH607

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Assessment 1: Ethical Dilemma analysis 31 Mar 2024 30% Essay: 2,000 words
Assessment 2: Critical Discussion of current bioethical issue 13 May 2024 40% Essay: 3,500 words
Assessment 3: Professional practice analysis 10 Jun 2024 30% Essay: 2,000 words

Indicative Fees

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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