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The National Centre for Health Law and Ethics is a New Zealand first and offers undergraduate and postgraduate modules to students who are encouraged to explore the complexities of law and ethics in health and social care, and to use their growing expertise to find solutions to practical problems.
The National Centre offers:
Rosemary Godbold
A Philosophical Critique of the Best Interests Test as a Criterion for Decision Making in Law and Clinical Practice.
(completed December, 2006)
My thesis is a philosophical critique of the best interest test, the legal mechanism for health care decision making on behalf of adults who lack capacity in England and New Zealand. My thesis is that the current use of the best interest test ignores an integral part of decision making - the role of values.
The existing process claims to use science-based, value free philosophies, which are supposed to underpin clinical practice and legal reasoning in best interest determinations. But there is an inevitable interrelationship between facts and values both in the process of decision making on behalf of adults who lack capacity, and in processes and systems of law and medicine, which is not acknowledged.
The fundamental choices which lie behind best interests’ determinations are masked from scrutiny to the detriment of the adults on whose behalf decisions are made, the decision makers themselves (the judiciary and health professionals) and society. I argue that the integral place of values in decision making can, and must be, revealed to inform decision making and improve the transparency, honesty and credibility of the process
Fe Day
Patterns in a world in slippage - Playback theatre for Health Care staff development. (completed December, 2008)
Within a hierarchical system, such as a hospital, many staff members and patients find themselves unable to influence decision-making. In Playback Theatre, audience members talk about their lives and perceptions.
Based on these accounts, actors and musicians spontaneously craft a performance. My questions include:"Can Playback Theatre be used to uncover alternative world views in ways useful and productive to members of learning and professional communities?
Masters Programme
Barrington, J. (2008) Shapeshifting: Prostitution and the problem of harm. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University.
Bellingham, R. (2008) A phenomenological and thematic interpretation of the experience of creativity. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University
Villers, T. (2008) A thematic analysis of recent PHARMAC new medicines' subsidy decisions. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Health Care Ethics in block delivery (under revision)
A total of three papers make up the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Health Care Ethics (60 points)*, are offered in four day blocks, twice a year, enabling practitioners to study either intensively or at a pace which suits their busy schedules.
1. 589810 Applied Health Care Ethics (20 points)
Enables students to develop knowledge of health care ethics and apply to issues of health practice.
This paper enables practitioners and others with an interest in engaging with ethical issues in informed ways to work together to identify, describe and thoughtfully consider matters of ethical moment and concern that arise in the contexts of the health care workplace and contemporary media debate. The focus is issues in health care provision, clinical practice and public health. This paper involves the application of analytical skills in health care situations. Established ethical frameworks for critique and decision-making are explored, applied and evaluated.
Schedule: A semester one paper offered on campus as a block course.
2.588735 Health Law (20 points)
Examines the legal processes, institutions and systems that govern health care practice and policy. Students develop knowledge by critical analysis of select case law, legislation and scholarship. Students gain legal research, critical legal and ethical reasoning skills.
Schedule: A semester one paper offered on campus as a block course.
3.AND 20 POINTS FROM
589660 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Science Technologies (20 points)
Identifies and critically analyses ethical issues relating to contemporary biology and health science. Applies and critiques established ethical theory and principle. Examines and critiques existing legislation, guidelines and codes of practice in the context of modern New Zealand society.
OR
588637 Specialist Readings
Explore, challenge, validate and develop knowledge of a topic related to specialist practice by undertaking a comprehensive review of relevant literature. The topic selected should relate to the student's overall programme of study.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Care Ethics) is a supplementary award that may be achieved regardless of further progress in the Master of Health Science (MHSc). It is comprised of modules from the Master of Health Science and may therefore be credited to the MHSc at a later date.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploms in Health Science in Health Care Ethics
A total of six papers make up the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Health Care Ethics (120 points).
1. 589810 Applied Health Care Ethics (20 points) - see above
2. 588735 Health Law (20 points) - see above
3. 589660 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Sciences (20 points) - see above
4. 588637 Specialist Readings Health Science OR one approved paper (20 points) - see above
PLUS
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20 points)
OR
588639 Quanlitative Research Methods (20 points)
AND
588623 Professional Practice (20 points)
OR
588644 Practice Reality (20 points)
Short Courses: The National Centre offers one day short courses, such as:
1. Health law for health professionals
2. Intellectual disability law
3. Privacy and confidentiality in health care
4. Ethical decision making in the health context.
5. Introduction to health law for paramedic practice.
These Courses are designed especially for people in the health, disability, education and social services sectors. They provide knowledge of relevant New Zealand legislation, case law, policy, and information resources.
The National Centre offers:
- PhD Programme
- Doctoral Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
- Short Courses
- Consultancy on health law and ethics
Rosemary GodboldA Philosophical Critique of the Best Interests Test as a Criterion for Decision Making in Law and Clinical Practice.
(completed December, 2006)
My thesis is a philosophical critique of the best interest test, the legal mechanism for health care decision making on behalf of adults who lack capacity in England and New Zealand. My thesis is that the current use of the best interest test ignores an integral part of decision making - the role of values.
The existing process claims to use science-based, value free philosophies, which are supposed to underpin clinical practice and legal reasoning in best interest determinations. But there is an inevitable interrelationship between facts and values both in the process of decision making on behalf of adults who lack capacity, and in processes and systems of law and medicine, which is not acknowledged.
The fundamental choices which lie behind best interests’ determinations are masked from scrutiny to the detriment of the adults on whose behalf decisions are made, the decision makers themselves (the judiciary and health professionals) and society. I argue that the integral place of values in decision making can, and must be, revealed to inform decision making and improve the transparency, honesty and credibility of the process
Fe DayPatterns in a world in slippage - Playback theatre for Health Care staff development. (completed December, 2008)
Within a hierarchical system, such as a hospital, many staff members and patients find themselves unable to influence decision-making. In Playback Theatre, audience members talk about their lives and perceptions.
Based on these accounts, actors and musicians spontaneously craft a performance. My questions include:"Can Playback Theatre be used to uncover alternative world views in ways useful and productive to members of learning and professional communities?
Masters Programme
Barrington, J. (2008) Shapeshifting: Prostitution and the problem of harm. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University.
Bellingham, R. (2008) A phenomenological and thematic interpretation of the experience of creativity. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University
Villers, T. (2008) A thematic analysis of recent PHARMAC new medicines' subsidy decisions. Master of Health Science Thesis. AUT University.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Health Care Ethics in block delivery (under revision)
A total of three papers make up the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Health Care Ethics (60 points)*, are offered in four day blocks, twice a year, enabling practitioners to study either intensively or at a pace which suits their busy schedules.
1. 589810 Applied Health Care Ethics (20 points)
Enables students to develop knowledge of health care ethics and apply to issues of health practice.
This paper enables practitioners and others with an interest in engaging with ethical issues in informed ways to work together to identify, describe and thoughtfully consider matters of ethical moment and concern that arise in the contexts of the health care workplace and contemporary media debate. The focus is issues in health care provision, clinical practice and public health. This paper involves the application of analytical skills in health care situations. Established ethical frameworks for critique and decision-making are explored, applied and evaluated.
Schedule: A semester one paper offered on campus as a block course.
2.588735 Health Law (20 points)
Examines the legal processes, institutions and systems that govern health care practice and policy. Students develop knowledge by critical analysis of select case law, legislation and scholarship. Students gain legal research, critical legal and ethical reasoning skills.
Schedule: A semester one paper offered on campus as a block course.
3.AND 20 POINTS FROM
589660 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Science Technologies (20 points)
Identifies and critically analyses ethical issues relating to contemporary biology and health science. Applies and critiques established ethical theory and principle. Examines and critiques existing legislation, guidelines and codes of practice in the context of modern New Zealand society.
OR
588637 Specialist Readings
Explore, challenge, validate and develop knowledge of a topic related to specialist practice by undertaking a comprehensive review of relevant literature. The topic selected should relate to the student's overall programme of study.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Care Ethics) is a supplementary award that may be achieved regardless of further progress in the Master of Health Science (MHSc). It is comprised of modules from the Master of Health Science and may therefore be credited to the MHSc at a later date.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science
Postgraduate Diploms in Health Science in Health Care Ethics
A total of six papers make up the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science in Health Care Ethics (120 points).
1. 589810 Applied Health Care Ethics (20 points) - see above
2. 588735 Health Law (20 points) - see above
3. 589660 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Sciences (20 points) - see above
4. 588637 Specialist Readings Health Science OR one approved paper (20 points) - see above
PLUS
588631 Quantitative Research Methods (20 points)
OR
588639 Quanlitative Research Methods (20 points)
AND
588623 Professional Practice (20 points)
OR
588644 Practice Reality (20 points)
Short Courses: The National Centre offers one day short courses, such as:
1. Health law for health professionals
2. Intellectual disability law
3. Privacy and confidentiality in health care
4. Ethical decision making in the health context.
5. Introduction to health law for paramedic practice.
These Courses are designed especially for people in the health, disability, education and social services sectors. They provide knowledge of relevant New Zealand legislation, case law, policy, and information resources.
- Doctoral Studies: The Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences offers a Doctor of Health Science, which consists of three modules (120 points) and a thesis (240). This will provide a programme of high level study and research tailored to support candidates' professional development and education. Staff of the National Centre teach on the DHSc.
Last updated: 09 Jul 2009 12:35pm