Program Information

Cognitive, Practical

Uses the expert-level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of health law in solving legal problems arising from health services.
Resolves concrete disputes concerning the conditions of lawfulness of medical intervention, patients' rights and the civil, criminal and administrative liability of health professionals and health institutions in the light of legislation, doctrine and judicial decisions.
Develops new solution proposals for individual and social problems relating to health law by integrating knowledge from different disciplines.
Examines problems encountered in the field of health law in accordance with scientific criteria by using research methods specific to legal science.

Ability to work independently and take responsibility

Independently conducts a study requiring expertise in the field of health law.
Takes responsibility as a team member or team leader in developing new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unforeseen legal problems encountered in health services.

Learning Competence

Critically evaluates the expert-level knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health law by following developments in current literature, legislation and judicial decisions with a lifelong learning approach.

Communication and Social Competence

Systematically conveys current developments in health law and his/her own work, supported by quantitative and qualitative data, to groups within and outside the field consisting of lawyers and health professionals, in written, oral and visual form.
Takes the initiative, where necessary, to develop and change the legal rules and ethical norms governing social relations in the field of health by critically questioning them.
Communicates orally and in writing in the field of health law by using a foreign language at least at the B2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio.
Uses computer software, legal and health databases, and information and communication technologies at an advanced level as required by the field of health law.

Field-based Competence

Acts in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values, above all patient confidentiality and the protection of personal health data, in the processes of collecting, interpreting, applying and sharing knowledge and data relating to health law.
Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans compatible with quality processes on issues relating to health law and health policy.
Applies the knowledge, problem-solving and practical skills internalized in the field of health law in interdisciplinary studies conducted with medicine, health management and health sciences.