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Combining law with medical ethics.

D Greaves1

  • 1King's College, London.

Journal of Medical Ethics
|September 1, 1987
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King's College offers a unique postgraduate diploma in Medical Ethics and Law, combining both fields. This part-time, multidisciplinary course, established in 1984, is evolving into a Master of Arts (MA) program.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Medical Ethics
  • Bioethics Education

Background:

  • Established in 1984, the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics at King's College introduced a postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ethics and Law.
  • The diploma was designed as a one-year, part-time course to accommodate students in full-time employment.
  • It adopted a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming graduates from diverse fields such as law, philosophy, theology, medicine, and nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive postgraduate education in the intersecting fields of medical ethics and law.
  • To cater to professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ethical and legal issues in healthcare.
  • To establish a unique academic program combining these critical disciplines.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional EthicsKing's College Centre of Medical Law and EthicsLegal Approach

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  • The course was structured as a one-year, part-time program.
  • It was open to individuals holding a first degree in relevant disciplines.
  • The curriculum integrated principles of both medical ethics and medical law.

    • Main Results:

    • The diploma successfully attracted high-calibre students from varied professional backgrounds over its initial three years.
    • The program's unique combination of medical ethics and law proved popular and effective.
    • Positive reception and experience led to the decision to upgrade the course.

    Conclusions:

    • The postgraduate Diploma in Medical Ethics and Law at King's College demonstrated success in attracting diverse, high-calibre students.
    • The program's unique interdisciplinary approach in medical ethics and law was well-received.
    • Building on this success, the course was enhanced and upgraded to a Master of Arts (MA) degree starting in 1987-88, offering both full-time and part-time options.