LLM Medical Law and Ethics (distance learning)

Introduction to Healthcare Law and Ethics – this module will introduce you to the structure of the NHS, professional self-regulation and access to healthcare. You will also look at the legal concepts of criminal and civil liabilities underpinned by ethical theories and principles.

You will also select elective modules which might include:

• Medical Negligence
• Patient Safety, Quality & Professional Regulation in Healthcare Law
• Consent and Incapacitated Patient
• Coroners Law
• Expert Evidence
• Issues Relating to the Creation and Saving of Life
• Issues Relating to the Termination of Life
• Medical Research Law
• Mental Health Law
• Negotiated Study
• Philosophy of Health Care
• Dental Law, Practice and Ethics

Dissertation

You must also undertake a dissertation, providing an invaluable opportunity to work in depth on a particular aspect of the law. You will need to apply and enhance your technical knowledge and critical awareness in a subject of your choice. In order to obtain the LLM in Medical Law and Ethics your dissertation must have a medical law theme.

Note: All modules are subject to change in order to keep content current.

The LLM is studied by distance learning and is fully assessed by coursework and a dissertation. The distance learning mode involves optional attendance at Leicester De Montfort Law School, for a maximum of ten Saturday study days during the period of study. The course is structured in a way that allows you to exit at one of several points, if desired, each with a postgraduate award.