Health and biotechnology law is a rapidly growing discipline in Australia. This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the law relevant to the health system and the biotechnology industry. Topics include: the law relating to the health system, the biotechnology industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the central contemporary ethical issues in the health and biotechnology industries, the regulation of the medical profession, medical negligence, the right to refuse treatment and end of life decisions.Assessment -- Course Website
Instructor: S Allan
Prerequisites: Nil