Outline

Overview

This unit of study explores the legal and ethical framework in which health and social care is situated, with a particular focus on nursing. The unit will enable students to gain a critical understanding and applied appreciation of health-related law and ethics, whilst exploring its application and effect on nursing practice. The unit is structured around the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (the Code) developed by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and is intended to explore clinical practice through an in-depth analysis of the Value Statements included in the Code and their relevant ethical practice points. Topics covered in this unit include government regulation of health care, including legal issues relating to professional liability (consent, negligence, confidentiality and autonomy). This unit of study also considers traditional and contemporary ethical theory, moral decision making, articulating moral arguments, critiquing arguments, and exploring values in ethical decision-making. In doing so, this unit of study also explores the values held by professionals, as the concepts of rights and responsibilities increasingly impacts upon professional nursing practice.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	SNGP3010
Academic unit	Nursing and Midwifery
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Tonia Crawford, tonia.crawford@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Tonia Crawford, tonia.crawford@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Assessment 2: Group presentation and submission Group presentation and online submission of an ethical case scenario.	30%	Week -04 Due date: 16 Mar 2023 at 22:00	10 minute presentation and submission
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Assessment 1: Online quiz MCQ	20%	Week 04 Due date: 17 Mar 2023 at 21:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assessment 3: Essay A critical discussion of social media use.	50%	Week 10 Due date: 03 May 2023 at 23:59	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Online quiz: This assessment consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. All questions will come from a question bank and will be randomised. Instructions for completion of the quiz appear on the eLearning site for this unit of study in the ‘Assessments’ folder.
Only one attempt at the quiz is permitted.
Group presentation and online submission: relating to case scenarios of ethical dilemmas and issues with presentations to the class and online submission of your presentation at the end of your allotted tutorial time in Week 2.
Essay: The purpose of this assessment is for students to demonstrate an understanding of the professional and ethical issues related to use of social media in the context of professional practice.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

See unit outline for late penalty policy. *Where an assignment is submitted late without an approved extension, a late penalty will apply. For every calendar day up to and including ten calendar days after the due date a penalty of 5% of the maximum awardable marks will be applied to late work. For work submitted more than ten calendar days after the due date a mark of zero marks will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 03	1. Introduction to UOS; 2. Lecture 1: Reorientation to legal and ethical issues for nurses	Lecture (3 hr)
	Lecture 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	Lecture 3	Lecture (3 hr)
	Lecture 4	Lecture (2 hr)
	Lecture 5	Lecture (2 hr)
	Lecture 6	Lecture (3 hr)
	Tutorial 1: Case studies	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Lecture 7 and 8	Lecture (3 hr)
	Tutorial 2: Assessment 2 Case study - team presentation and submission	Tutorial (3 hr)
	Assessment 1: MCQ test and assessment 3 Q & A.	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The sessions for this unit of study are covered in block mode. Attendance at the study blocks is compulsory. It is expected that each student will actively engage with the unit of study materials, which are designed to assist students to achieve the learning outcomes and subsequently successfully complete this unit.
Referencing guide: Sydney Nursing School has adopted the American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing style, 7th Edition as its official referencing style. This is an author-date style of referencing.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The following textbook is suggested, but not prescribed, for this unit of study as some of the guided reading and activities are referenced to this text.

Staunton, P.J., & Chiarella, M. (2016) Law for nurses and midwives (8th ed.). Sydney: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand the structure of the government that regulates the jurisdiction in which they work, the legal system in that jurisdiction and the legal tradition from which it has evolved and the different ways that law is made
LO2. engage in an in-depth analysis of the Principles included in the Code and their relevant practice statements and a well-developed ability to apply this to clinical practice
LO3. articulate how the layers of health policy, from governmental policy to organisational policy, intersect with the jurisdiction's legal framework
LO4. demonstrate a highly-developed understanding of the principal legislation in their jurisdiction for organising and regulating health professionals, including the rights and obligations of those working in the health system
LO5. demonstrate essential knowledge of the major ethical theories and ethical issues impacting both nursing practice and the delivery of good health care.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Some minor changes to this unit of study have been made following student feedback. This will guide students better and provide opportunities to apply what they have learnt to their own professional practice.

Additional information

Teacher consultation guidelines: Questions about this unit should be directed to Tonia Crawford, the unit of study coordinator.
Canvas discussion board is the preferred method and in most instances you will receive a reply within 24–36 hours, with the exception of weekends.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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SNGP3010: Law and Ethics in Health Care

Semester 1, 2023 [Block mode] - Singapore

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect