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sarahd

Joined: 28 Jun 2006
Posts: 2
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Thu Jun 29, 2006 12:40 PM
Hi all. I am interested in stufying for an LLM in Ethics in the UK with a view to moving away from commercial law (which I currently practise) and into working for either a health trust or another medical organisation. Has anyone heard of a good distance learning course which is recognised and can steer me in the right direction? I have had a quick look at Manchester and Leicester universities but have no idea if the courses are any good or not. Thanks for your help in advance
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C.Miller


Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Posts: 278
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Tue Jul 04, 2006 01:31 PM
The University of Edinburgh's LL.M (distance learning) covers Law and Medical Ethics. We also run short-courses (ecpd Law and Medical Ethics) for medical practitioners, which start again in October. These are designed with medical practitioners in mind, rather than lawyers, but even so you would be given an excellent view on the issues of concern in medical practice and could be of real added value to all eCPD students to be part of such an interdisciplinary group.

Late entry to the LL.M is possible up to teh end of August, early September and eCPD will be open soon for offline and online registration!

More information about distance learning opportunities at The University of Edinburgh is available here: www.law.ed.ac.uk/distancelearning/

I know too that Glasgow have an LL.M which I believe is exceptionally popular, and runs one once ever two years. You can check that out here: www.llm-guide.com/university/135/glasgow-graduate-…

[Edited by C.Miller on 04 Jul 2006]
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Jazzman


Joined: 22 Jun 2006
Posts: 129
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Tue Jul 18, 2006 09:25 AM
Hi sarahd,

I know that Manchester's MA in Medical Ethics & Law is very good. My mother who is a nurse is currently a distance-learning student. She likes the fact that it has a mix of both lawyers and medical professionals enrolled.

Manchester is very strong in this area - one of her professors is Margaret Brazier = who has written a great deal in this field.

In terms of non=distance learning - the course at King's College, London is the best by a long way because they have the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics based at the school.
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sarahd

Joined: 28 Jun 2006
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Thu Jul 20, 2006 09:54 AM
thanks very much for your helpful reply - I am very grateful!
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Ralph16

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Tue Apr 08, 2008 03:33 PM
Could someone avdise me about the medical law and ethics programme at QMUL? Is it good? And what about King's College?
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mamoyo

Joined: 07 Feb 2007
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 02:28 PM
Sorry for a late post... but avoid Northumbria.....they have an LLM Medical Law...not good
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EDIpostgrad

Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Mon Nov 17, 2008 02:24 PM
Not sure about the others but Edinburgh has an excellent LLM programme in Medical Law and Ethics headed by Professor Graeme Laurie who is a top academic in the field. You can find out more by following this link: www.law.ed.ac.uk/ahrc/teaching/llm/llmmedicallaw/
Have had several seminars by Prof Laurie and he is very interested in helping students and extremely committed to the success of the distance programme.
Best of luck!
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yogi

Joined: 19 May 2007
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM
Not sure about the others but Edinburgh has an excellent LLM programme in Medical Law and Ethics headed by Professor Graeme Laurie who is a top academic in the field. You can find out more by following this link: www.law.ed.ac.uk/ahrc/teaching/llm/llmmedicallaw/
Have had several seminars by Prof Laurie and he is very interested in helping students and extremely committed to the success of the distance programme.
Best of luck!



That may well be the case, but lets be honest - Edinburgh Uni's fees are completely over-the-top - £11,800 (£10620 for previous students at the University) for a distance learning course is madness. It's very difficult to come up with any plausible explanation for such a high fee other than it being a great revenue stream for the University.
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EDIpostgrad

Joined: 31 Mar 2008
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:08 PM
Fees are fees. I have paid overseas tuition for 3 years at Edinburgh and wouldn't begrudge a dime of it for the high quality of academic input I have had.
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yogi

Joined: 19 May 2007
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 07:57 PM
Fees are fees. I have paid overseas tuition for 3 years at Edinburgh and wouldn't begrudge a dime of it for the high quality of academic input I have had.


But whether it's worth the extra premium above other universities is open to debate ... put another way - i'm yet to be convinced the "high quality" at Edinburgh is worth several thousand more than the presumably 'lower' quality elsewhere.
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canoe

Joined: 31 Mar 2009
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Wed Apr 01, 2009 07:17 PM
Fees are fees. I have paid overseas tuition for 3 years at Edinburgh and wouldn't begrudge a dime of it for the high quality of academic input I have had.


That is very fair. Honestly, when one looks at the cost of quality education around the globe, the UK LLM fees are very reasonable.

My question is as follows: Except for self-satisfaction and betterment, why would a practising doctor wish to do the LLM?

Of what practical use can he put the LLM to? If not, why go in that direction. Isn't the MPH a better avenue?
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fjclark

Joined: 09 May 2007
Posts: 10
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Thu Apr 16, 2009 04:23 PM
The University of Dundee offers a distance learning LLM in Healthcare Law & Ethics. Again, this is targetted more towards healthcare professionals rather than trained lawyers but may be of interest:-

www.dundee.ac.uk/law/healthcare/index.htm
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EDIpostgrad

Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Posts: 112
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Mon Apr 20, 2009 04:31 PM
My question is as follows: Except for self-satisfaction and betterment, why would a practising doctor wish to do the LLM?

Of what practical use can he put the LLM to? If not, why go in that direction. Isn't the MPH a better avenue?

As for your questions above, I cannot answer other than the LLM will give you insight into aspects of medicine that are not typically addressed in the practice of medicine, outwith those who work as researchers. The knowledge transfer between law and medicine that I have seen at this university has been very interesting, even though not in my field. Advanced degrees are what they are, an avenue to learn more for those who have the desire.
For an LLM, the same could be said for US practicing attorneys...an LLM is not necessary but it helps you learn more about specific areas. What you do with your degree once you have it is entirely up to the individual. Best of luck.
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cheung

Joined: 07 Aug 2009
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Sat Aug 08, 2009 03:54 PM
Sorry for a late post... but avoid Northumbria.....they have an LLM Medical Law...not good


The school is... problem one, my friend had been studies this one.
The comment is that :
their practice essay is use for help the new student, but the comment is different to real assignment.. ???
their study rule would be changed once you appliced , honesty???
assigement result come from one marker, no counter check, no appeal.
If you is one other than doctor or other law professioner, you will not eassy to pass the LLM.


Cheung
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Interalia

Joined: 29 Aug 2008
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Sat Aug 08, 2009 08:36 PM
My question is as follows: Except for self-satisfaction and betterment, why would a practising doctor wish to do the LLM?

Of what practical use can he put the LLM to? If not, why go in that direction. Isn't the MPH a better avenue?


For a doctor, I guess the practical use would be knowing what to do to avoid malpractice law suits, especially in litigation happy jurisdictions.

It might also come in handy if they have to do disciplinary hearings for other doctors.

[Edited by Interalia on 08 Aug 2009]
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cheung

Joined: 07 Aug 2009
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Mon Aug 10, 2009 05:00 AM
My question is as follows: Except for self-satisfaction and betterment, why would a practising doctor wish to do the LLM?

Of what practical use can he put the LLM to? If not, why go in that direction. Isn't the MPH a better avenue?


For a doctor, I guess the practical use would be knowing what to do to avoid malpractice law suits, especially in litigation happy jurisdictions.

It might also come in handy if they have to do disciplinary hearings for other doctors.


The U stressed to promot the course hospital, and was accepted as contiuing studing requirement by their medical field . Something I don't know in the fact that is a docror, who was recognised the english communication lower than BA in WWW, but their english presentation ability will got the best mark than Bar or other LLB holder .

On the other hand, if you is a law student, I suggest you select a course in a real master of law
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cheung

Joined: 07 Aug 2009
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LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Mon Aug 10, 2009 05:04 AM
My question is as follows: Except for self-satisfaction and betterment, why would a practising doctor wish to do the LLM?

Of what practical use can he put the LLM to? If not, why go in that direction. Isn't the MPH a better avenue?


Anyone agree a dog , whether dressing a swimming suit or not, is a professional swimming than a shark.

Please reply me...

[Edited by link updater on 11 Aug 2009]
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Ralph16

Joined: 07 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:52 PM
The LLm at QMUL is really topnotch. Queen Mary has undisputedly the best student-professor relationship. In addition their professors are among the best in the field. Moreover they lead one of the most rewarding centres in UK Medical Law. Check their site for more info.
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cheung

Joined: 07 Aug 2009
Posts: 4
LLM Medical Law and Ethics
Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:13 AM
Sorry, I am not talking about QM, the U for selling LLM is NU,












or MU, or tU, or X U
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