Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Law and Ethics
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	01 37513
Module Lead	Dr K Hill
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-30 hours Tutorial-20 hours Guided independent study-50 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	This module introduces students to, the legal and ethical framework for professional dental practice and the basic concepts of consent, confidentiality, negligence, truth telling and ethical research in a healthcare setting. The overall aim of this module is to prepare students to undertake a professional clinical qualification by facilitating the development of professional to know their legal responsibilities as a member of the dental profession.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Recognise the role of the General Dental Council. Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental team. Explain and evaluate the principles of providing safe and responsible care to patients taking into account issues relating to equality and diversity. Recognise the impact of personal behaviour on the healthcare environment and on wider society.
Assessment	37513-01 : In course assessment : Coursework (50%) 37513-02 : Communication based assessment : (MDS) Assessment in Practice (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: ICA 50% Communication based assessment 50% Internal hurdle: Students must achieve a minimum of 40% in each of the summative assessment’s components. Reassessment: ICA 50% Communication based assessment 50%
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