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Course Info

  • Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law

Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law

About this Course

This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) aims to assist working healthcare professionals who are interested in learning medical ethics and law but are unable to do so due to work commitments. This MOOC adopts self-paced learning which allows maximum flexibility for our students. Throughout the MOOC, students will learn about ethical issues specific to dealing with human lives, moral concepts in medicine, tools that can be useful in addressing practical ethical problems and liabilities that may arise while caring for patients. Students will also be guided on the practical steps on consent taking process and discover contemporary issues regarding abortion in the Malaysian setting.

Course Syllabus

Syllabus Info
A Short Introduction to Medical Ethics and Law
a) The Current Issues in Medical Ethics and Law
b) What is Medical Ethics and Medical Law?
c) Why Ethics and Law in Medicine are Important?
d) Why Should Healthcare Professionals Learn about Medical Ethics and Law?

Ethical Framework and Its Application in Medical Practice
a) Ethical Theories
b) Ethical Frameworks
1. The Three Theories Approach
2. The Four Principles Approach
3. The Four Quadrant Approach
c) The Application of Frameworks to Cases


Medical Negligence
a) Medical Negligence- what is it and why do patients take action?
b) Basic elements in medical negligence
c) Determining legal tests for medical negligence in Malaysia
d) Cases of interest in Malaysia


Consent
a) Introduction of consent
b) Ethical and legal foundation of consent
c) Requirement of valid consent
d) Consent in Children and Incompetent Patient
e) Refusal to consent


Confidentiality
a) Introduction to confidentiality
b) The ethical & legal basis of confidentiality
c) Justifying breach of confidentiality
d) Professional guidelines
e) Latest case in Malaysia


Ethical and Legal Issues in Abortion
a) Introduction
b) Ethical issues in Abortion
c) Legal issues in Abortion
d) Cases in Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

Course FAQ
Q1 : Is this course only for UITM students & staff ?
A1 : This course is open to the public

Q2 : Is this course only for medical students?
A2 : This course is open to all healthcare professionals who are interested to learn medical ethics and law