Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law (M6024)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

On this module, you’ll explore a range of contemporary issues in healthcare law. Topics vary, depending on current developments, but could include:

parliament and the courts in healthcare regulation
medically assisted reproduction and surrogacy
the regulation of abortion and arguments for decriminalisation
disputes over the medical treatment of children
the use of human material
legal regulation of assisted suicide
the legality of cosmetic surgery
provision of innovative treatments
patient choice
effectiveness of professional self-regulation.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses: