This course will focus on the legal frameworks (statutory and common law) governing health care delivery. Topics covered may include the following general areas: federal and provincial jurisdiction over health care, civil liability of practitioners and institutions, professional self-regulation, access to health services, regulation of hospitals, and public health law. When examining these broad topics, we may consider bioethical principles that underlie the relevant law, protections for privacy in health information, impacts on persons with disabilities, and problems of discrimination in the provision of health services.
Method of Evaluation: 100% final exam, or 50% final exam and 50% case comment (4000 words, including footnotes).