Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | THE REGULATIONS OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE | ||
Code | LAW597 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DP Horton Law D.Horton@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 20 |
Aims |
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To investigate and elucidate the regulatory frameworks which apply in the context of health and social care regulation and their relationship to regulatory theory; To enable students to understand the impact of regulation on patients, service-users, practitioners and society; To examine, appraise and analyse the meaning and role of ‘competition’, as it applies to health and social care regulation and to compare this with the values of health and wellbeing on the other; To examine, appraise and analyse the relationship between regulation on the one hand and expertise and trust on the other; To examine, appraise and analyse regulatory arrangements for the provision of health care services. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Show an understanding of the relevant social, political, philosophical, and cultural contexts within which regulating health care, social care and drug companies operates; |
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(LO2) Analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials of health care, social care and drug regulation, including national statutes, national, European and international law reports, treaties, directives and other relevant materials as appropriate; |
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(LO3) Apply legal and regulatory knowledge to a practical situation and draw reasoned conclusions supported by legal authority; |
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(LO4) Understand and employ English, European and international legal terminology, in writing, to explain and convey technical legal information at an advanced level; |
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(LO5) Demonstrate advanced legal skills (e.g. critical analysis) necessary to enable them to reach a superior understanding of regulatory activity in health care, adult social care and drug manufacturing, even if not previously studied at undergraduate level; |
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(LO6) Utilise problem-solving skills in complex theoretical and practical contexts; |
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(S1) Teamwork |
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(S2) Problem-Solving Skills |
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(S3) Ethical awareness |
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(S4) Communication skills |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus is indicative and the specific syllabus each year will be confirmed ahead of each academic year and made available to students ahead of module selection and via module handbooks. Topics may include areas such as: • Regulatory Theory and Practice |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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• The module will run in line with the same seminar pattern as 2019-20 (this can occur either online or face-to-face); 11 two-hour seminars for which students are prepared in advance; |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
4 |
26 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 172 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 198 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
3000 word coursework There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 0 | 80 | ||||
10% 1000 word writing exercise | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Additional Programme Information |