Frameworks for Practice in the Care of Older People

Course aim

Students will challenge and extend their understandings of the legislative, political, social, economic and ethical frameworks that influence the care of older people.

Course content

Legal and ethical aspects which impact on the care of older people from the perspective of older people, their families and staff: impact of documentation, duty of care, accountability and delegation, Advanced Directives, Occupational Health and Safety, Aged Care Act, Privacy Act .Ethical aspects – quality of life/rights of older people; elder abuse; social inclusion; social justice; consumer and community participation.; family decision making and care provision. Social aspects – Enabling older people to make decisions; assisting older people and their families to access information to access resources, support and services. Health and aged care policies that impact on service provision for older people and implications for practice.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

5 x Online Activities, Case Study Analysis, Literature Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.