Research Article

Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences

Volume: 25 Number: 76 August 11, 2026
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Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences

Abstract

Background and Aim Health law constitutes a critical yet often underemphasized component of health professions education. While interprofessional education has been widely implemented among health disciplines, the inclusion of law students as equal partners in interprofessional learning remains limited. This study aimed to explore the experiences and perspectives of nursing, medical, and law students regarding learning health law through an interprofessional education approach. Material and Methods A descriptive qualitative design was used. The study was conducted following a one-day Interprofessional Health Law Education Program involving nursing, medical, and law students at a university in Türkiye. The program was structured around case-based scenarios that addressed informed consent, the protection of personal data, and the legal duty to report crimes. Data were collected through open-ended reflective questions administered at the end of the program and analyzed using descriptive analysis. Results Data from 49 students were analyzed. Three main categories and ten themes emerged. Categories were legal awareness, development of multidimensional professional skills, and interprofessional communication and collaboration. Students reported increased awareness of their legal responsibilities in healthcare practice, a clearer distinction between ethical and legal obligations, and a better understanding of the roles and perspectives of other professions. Overall satisfaction with the educational experience was high, with students emphasizing the value of learning health law through shared case discussions. Conclusion Learning health law through interprofessional education presents a valuable opportunity to enhance legal awareness, promote interprofessional understanding, and prepare students for collaborative practice in complex healthcare settings. Integrating law students into interprofessional education initiatives may strengthen undergraduate curricula and contribute to more holistic and legally informed healthcare practice.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Medical Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 11, 2026

Submission Date

January 15, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 25 Number: 76

APA
Oflaz, F., Karaçay, P., Önok, M., Kayı, İ., & Yorulmaz, C. (2026). Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 25(76), 66-82. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1864475
AMA
1.Oflaz F, Karaçay P, Önok M, Kayı İ, Yorulmaz C. Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026;25(76):66-82. doi:10.25282/ted.1864475
Chicago
Oflaz, Fahriye, Pelin Karaçay, Murat Önok, İlker Kayı, and Coşkun Yorulmaz. 2026. “Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25 (76): 66-82. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1864475.
EndNote
Oflaz F, Karaçay P, Önok M, Kayı İ, Yorulmaz C (August 1, 2026) Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25 76 66–82.
IEEE
[1]F. Oflaz, P. Karaçay, M. Önok, İ. Kayı, and C. Yorulmaz, “Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences”, Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 25, no. 76, pp. 66–82, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.25282/ted.1864475.
ISNAD
Oflaz, Fahriye - Karaçay, Pelin - Önok, Murat - Kayı, İlker - Yorulmaz, Coşkun. “Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 25/76 (August 1, 2026): 66-82. https://doi.org/10.25282/ted.1864475.
JAMA
1.Oflaz F, Karaçay P, Önok M, Kayı İ, Yorulmaz C. Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026;25:66–82.
MLA
Oflaz, Fahriye, et al. “Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 25, no. 76, Aug. 2026, pp. 66-82, doi:10.25282/ted.1864475.
Vancouver
1.Fahriye Oflaz, Pelin Karaçay, Murat Önok, İlker Kayı, Coşkun Yorulmaz. Learning Health Law Through an Interprofessional Education: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Nursing, Medical, and Law Students’ Experiences. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2026 Aug. 1;25(76):66-82. doi:10.25282/ted.1864475