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Medical Negligence and Malpractice Prevention
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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
5 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - £9.99
  • Certificate of completion - £15.99
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
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Overview

Medical law plays a vital role in healthcare by safeguarding patient rights and ensuring providers deliver care within legal and ethical boundaries. In the UK, the legal framework is intricate, making it essential for professionals to have a strong understanding to prevent incidents of malpractice and negligence.

The Medical Negligence and Malpractice Prevention course offers comprehensive training in legislation, covering critical areas such as public health law, mental health regulations, access to healthcare, and other key legal provisions. This course ensures that learners develop a thorough grasp of the legal principles governing practices, equipping them to uphold professional standards and minimise legal risks within clinical environments.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations of medical law and its importance.
  • Gain knowledge of key legislations related to access, treatment, and medical reports.
  • Familiarise with legislation supporting adult care and its applications.
  • Comprehend the intricacies of public health and health service legislation.
  • Explore the legal aspects of the Coronavirus pandemic and its implications.
  • Delve into mental health legislation and its impact on patient care.
  • Examine the legal framework surrounding abortion and relevant issues.
  • Analyse other significant legislations and their effect on practice.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9.99

Receive a digital copy of your certificate as a PDF file for only £9.99.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

A Physical, high-quality copy of your certificate will be printed and mailed to you for only £15.99.

For students within the United Kingdom, there will be no additional charge for postage and packaging. For students outside the United Kingdom, there will be an additional £10 fee for international shipping.

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

According to the Health and Social Care Information Centre, there were over 280,000 medical negligence claims in the UK in previous years, highlighting the importance of professionals understanding medical law. By completing this course, learners will gain an in-depth understanding of the legal framework in the UK, enabling them to work confidently and effectively in their roles.

The course covers 13 modules, providing comprehensive knowledge of the various legislation related to healthcare. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of medical law basics, access to healthcare, adult support, public health, coronavirus, mental health, abortion, and other relevant legislation. Completing the course will enhance learners' skills, enabling them to avoid medical malpractice and negligence while providing quality care to patients.

Here is the curriculum breakdown of this course:

Module 01: An Introduction to Medical Law

Module 02: Legislation on Access to Health, Medical Report, Treatment

Module 03: Legislation on Adult Support

Module 04: Legislation on Public Health and Service (Part 1)

Module 05: Legislation on Public Health and Service (Part 2)

Module 06: Legislation on Public Health and Service (Part 3)

Module 07: Legislation on Public Health and Service (Part 4)

Module 08: Legislation on Coronavirus

Module 09: Legislation on Mental Health (Part 1)

Module 10: Legislation on Mental Health (Part 2)

Module 11: Legislation on Abortion

Module 12: Other Legislation (Part 1)

Module 13: Other Legislation (Part 2)

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, legal professionals working in healthcare, healthcare administrators, and policymakers interested in healthcare law. It is also suitable for anyone who wants to understand the legal framework surrounding healthcare in the UK.

Career path

  • Medical Negligence Solicitor - £40-80k/year
  • Healthcare Compliance Officer - £30-50k/year
  • Medical Risk Management Consultant - £35-60k/year
  • Clinical Governance Manager - £40-60k/year
  • Health Policy Analyst - £30-50k/year
  • Medical Lawyer - £40-75k/year.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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