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MBBS DegreeFaculty of Faculty of Medical, Health & Clinical SciencesMedicine & Surgery
MED 603: Medical Ethics, Health Law, Clinical Leadership & Professional Jurisprudence (600 Level)
Medical law in Nigeria, Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Disciplinary Tribunal, medical negligence, coroner's inquests, and clinical leadership.
Course Overview
Medical law in Nigeria, Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Disciplinary Tribunal, medical negligence, coroner's inquests, and clinical leadership. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of...
What You'll Learn
- Interpret the provisions of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act of Nigeria and code of medical ethics.
- Explain the legal elements of medical negligence (duty of care, breach, causation, damages) and defensive medicine.
- Detail the procedure for issuing medical certificates of cause of death and indications for coroner's referral.
- Demonstrate effective leadership, conflict resolution, and handover communication in clinical teams.
- Navigate complex ethical dilemmas: withdrawing life support, organ donation, and conscientious objection.
Requirements
- Passing of 3rd Professional MBBS Examination
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
Open-access academic curriculum. All foundational lectures available to read free.
8 Chapters
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1. Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of Medical Ethics & Licensing: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
MED 603 • 600L • Medical Ethics & Jurisprudence • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of Medical Ethics & Licensing: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: MED 603: Medical Ethics, Health Law, Clinical Leadership & Professional Jurisprudence (600...
2. Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of Medical Ethics & Licensing: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
MED 603 • 600L • Medical Ethics & Jurisprudence • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of Medical Ethics & Licensing: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: MED 603: Medical Ethics, Health Law, Clinical Leadership & Professional Jurisprudence (600 Le...
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3. Medical Jurisprudence: The Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, MDCN Code of Medical Ethics & Licensing: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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Category: University - Medicine & Surgery
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