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Course: Ethics in Health Care

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Course title Ethics in Health Care
Course code HUM/ZTB23
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Koblížek Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Definition of philosophy, basic concepts, problem of knowledge, being and man Philosophy and nursing, main philosophical trends in nursing Ethics - basic terms, subject definition, historical roots, sources of nursing ethics Codes and Principles, Rights and Obligations, Code of Ethics of a Non-medical Healthcare Professional with respect to the Radiology Assistant Profession The problem of security and human dignity of clients (patient intimacy, appropriate communication) with respect to radiological procedures Patient rights and compliance in radiology, informed consent and its use in radiology The problem of security and human dignity of clients with regard to radiological procedures, damage by radiologist assistant, burnout syndrome Topic of work with a child patient, mentally / physically handicapped client, client suffering

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 15 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is designed as a theoretical basis for creating a value system in radiological practice. It introduces the problems of philosophy and ethics and their relation to science, knowledge, man, evaluation and action. The aim is to clarify the basic philosophical attitudes leading to the holistic conception of man, family and society and also to acquaint oneself with key ethical topics and correct behavior in solving ethical problems in the practice of radiologist.
Students will acquire knowledge of basic ethical topics and their penetration into the field of radiology and will be able to consider moral consideration.
Prerequisites
Admission to study at the university.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Active participation in lessons. Active solution of given problems.
Recommended literature
  • Albert R.,A., Siegler, M., Winslade, W. J. (2019). Klinická etika: praktický přístup k etickým rozhodnutím v klinické medicíně. Praha: Triton.
  • Blecha, I. Filosofie. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc.
  • Feber, J., Petrucijová, J. (2020). Obecná etika. Trnava: Typi Universitatis Tyrnaviensis.
  • Haškovcová, H. (2002). Lékařská etika. Praha.
  • Huber, W. (2016). Etika: základní otázky života. Praha: Vyšehrad.
  • Huber, W. (2016). Etika: základní otázky života. Praha: Vyšehrad.
  • Jankovský, J. (2018). Etika pro pomáhající profese. Praha: Triton.
  • Jonsen, A., R., a kol. (2019). Klinická etika: praktický přístup k etickým rozhodnutím v klinické medicíně. Praha: Triton.
  • Matějek, J. (2021). Etické poradenství: jak řešit etické problémy každodenní medicíny.. Praha: Triton.
  • Milfait, R. (2019). Etické aspekty rozhodování v péči o nevyléčitelně nemocné a umírající: souvislosti lidských práv a náboženských tradic. Praha: Národohospodářský ústav Josefa Hlávky.
  • Payne, J. (2019). Informovaný konsenzus: poučená dohoda.. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • POZGAR, George D. (2016). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P., a kol. (2015). Lékař a pacient v moderní medicíně: etické, právní, psychologické a klinické aspekty. Praha: Grada.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P. (2020). Naděje v medicíně. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Sokol, J. (2008). Filosofická antropologie: člověk jako osoba. Praha: Portál.
  • VÁCHA, M., O. (2019). Eutanázie: definice, histore, legislativa, etika. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Wichsová, J. (2020). Bezpečnost a etika v perioperační péči. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Zapletal, L., Dohnanská, M. (2020). Etika v souvislostech problémů dneška. Týn nad Vltavou: Nová Forma.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Imaging Technology in Diagnostic Radiology (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 01.05.2025 23:59. Data created for academic year 2024/2025