BUSINESS ORGANIZATION and forensic disciplines 4Module Health law
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: IGNAZIO SPADAROExpected Learning Outcomes
HEALTH LAW
The Course aims to provide students with ana analytical knowledge of the Italian health system, as well as the rights and duties of the main professional figures operating there, within particular regard to the legal status of nurses.
Course Structure
Lectures having theorical nature, still involving the discussion of some practical cases.
Required Prerequisites
HEALTH LAW
None.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is compulsory.
Detailed Course Content
Textbook Information
HEALTH LAW
Individual study shall be done, at the choice of each Student:
T1) R. BIN - D. DONATI - G. PITRUZZELLA, Lineamenti di diritto pubblico per i servizi sociali e sanitari, Giappichelli, 5th edition (2024), only Chapters VI, VII, XII, XIV;
T2) C. BOTTARI, Manuale di legislazione sanitaria, Giappichelli, 2025, only Chapter VII.
OR
Further texts provided by the Teacher via Studium, together with notes from speeches delivered in class.
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Italian Constitution and laws. | |
| 2 | Decree-laws, legislative decrees, and regulations. | |
| 3 | Constitutional law on the protection of the health. | |
| 4 | Informed consent and compulsory medical treatment. | |
| 5 | Nurses’ legal status. | |
| 6 | Healthcare professional liability | |
| 7 | Case analysis. |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Interview on the main topics discussed in class. Anyway, each student will be free to ask for a preliminary self-evaluation test.