Within the course, students, under the guidance and mentoring of lecturers, present interesting and currently discussed topics of health law in the context of various legal systems. The presentations are given by individuals or small groups of students. Each lesson is devoted to one to three presentations (where it is possible to include more than one topic, or one topic from the comparative perspective of several legal systems). As a result, students acquire relevant knowledge as well as improve their scientific and presentation skills.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
Within the course, students, under the guidance and mentoring of lecturers, present interesting and currently discussed topics of health law in the context of various legal systems. The presentations are given by individuals or small groups of students. Each lesson is devoted to one to three presentations (where it is possible to include more than one topic, or one topic from the comparative perspective of several legal systems). As a result, students acquire relevant knowledge as well as improve their scientific and presentation skills.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
Requirements to the exam -
For the successful completion of the course, an active participation in seminars in required (i.e., an individual or team presentation and the minimal attendance of 80 %). The course is concluded with an oral exam on the subject matter of the course.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
For the successful completion of the course, an active participation in seminars in required (i.e., an individual or team presentation and the minimal attendance of 80 %). The course is concluded with an oral exam on the subject matter of the course.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
Syllabus -
The course covers currently interesting and discussed topics of health law, therefore its specific syllabus may change from year to year. However, the course always includes an introductory session and a final reflective session.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
The course covers currently interesting and discussed topics of health law, therefore its specific syllabus may change from year to year. However, the course always includes an introductory session and a final reflective session.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.04.2025)
Learning resources -
Basic literature:
1. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš, ŠUSTEK, Petr, ŠOLC, Martin. Czech Health Law. Prague-Warszawa-Bratislava-Budapest: Wolters Kluwer, 2023, 252 s. ISBN 978-80-7676-544-3.
2. BRAZIER, M., CAVE, E. Medicine, Patients and the Law. 6th edition. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-7849-9136-4.
3. SOVOVÁ, Olga. The Basics of Health Law. [electronic document]
Other literature:
1. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš. Liability for Medical Malpractice in the Czech Republic. Responsabilità medica: Diritto e pratica clinica. 2019, No. 3, pp. 383-391. ISSN 2532-7607.
2. ŠUSTEK, Petr. Current Debates on Medical Liability in the Czech Republic. Journal de Droit de la Santé et de l’Assurance Maladie. 2019, No. 23, pp. 63-71.
3. ŠUSTEK, Petr. Informed Consent in the Czech Republic. Responsabilità medica: Diritto e pratica clinica. 2019, No. 3, pp. 393-397. ISSN 2532-7607.
6. GOOLD, Imogen, HERRING, Jonathan. Great Debates in Medical Law and Ethics. 2nd edition. London: Palgrave, 2018. ISBN 978-1-352-00228-7. Chapters 2 (Consent), 3 (Capacity), 4 (Medical Negligence).
7. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš. Convention on Biomedicine and Liability Resulting from Deficiency in Informed Consent. In ŠTURMA, Pavel (ed.). Czech Yearbook of Public & Private International Law. Česká ročenka mezinárodního práva veřejného a soukromého. Vol. 9. Prague: Česká společnost pro mezinárodní právo, 2018, pp. 270-279. ISBN 978-80-87488-32-4. ISSN 1805-0565.
Basic legislation (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
1. Act No. 372/2011 Coll., on Health Services
2. Act No. 373/2011 Coll., on Specific Health Services
3. Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Other legal regulations (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
1. Act No. 89/2012 Coll., Civil Code
2. Act No. 40/2009 Coll., Criminal Code
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (28.08.2025)
Basic literature:
1. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš, ŠUSTEK, Petr, ŠOLC, Martin. Czech Health Law. Prague-Warszawa-Bratislava-Budapest: Wolters Kluwer, 2023, 252 s. ISBN 978-80-7676-544-3.
2. BRAZIER, M., CAVE, E. Medicine, Patients and the Law. 6th edition. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-7849-9136-4.
3. SOVOVÁ, Olga. The Basics of Health Law. [electronic document]
Other literature:
1. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš. Liability for Medical Malpractice in the Czech Republic. Responsabilità medica: Diritto e pratica clinica. 2019, No. 3, pp. 383-391. ISSN 2532-7607.
2. ŠUSTEK, Petr. Current Debates on Medical Liability in the Czech Republic. Journal de Droit de la Santé et de l’Assurance Maladie. 2019, No. 23, pp. 63-71.
3. ŠUSTEK, Petr. Informed Consent in the Czech Republic. Responsabilità medica: Diritto e pratica clinica. 2019, No. 3, pp. 393-397. ISSN 2532-7607.
6. GOOLD, Imogen, HERRING, Jonathan. Great Debates in Medical Law and Ethics. 2nd edition. London: Palgrave, 2018. ISBN 978-1-352-00228-7. Chapters 2 (Consent), 3 (Capacity), 4 (Medical Negligence).
7. HOLČAPEK, Tomáš. Convention on Biomedicine and Liability Resulting from Deficiency in Informed Consent. In ŠTURMA, Pavel (ed.). Czech Yearbook of Public & Private International Law. Česká ročenka mezinárodního práva veřejného a soukromého. Vol. 9. Prague: Česká společnost pro mezinárodní právo, 2018, pp. 270-279. ISBN 978-80-87488-32-4. ISSN 1805-0565.
Basic legislation (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
1. Act No. 372/2011 Coll., on Health Services
2. Act No. 373/2011 Coll., on Specific Health Services
3. Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine
Other legal regulations (always in wording in force and effect as on the date of examination):
