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SF 101102-004 Ethics

Course Code
SF 101102-004

Course Name
Ethics

Credits
3.00

Target Audience
Nursing students in the 1st year of study

Objectives

The student has a holistic view of the human being
The student respects the worth of every human being
The student respects the rights of the patient/their next of kin
The student develops an ability to understand ethical dilemmas
The student applies ethical theories and a model for ethical reflection

Topics

Ethics and morals
Values and norms
Human rights
Ethical theories: - deontological
- utilitarian
- virtual
Traditions in philosophies of life
Ethical dilemmas
Models for ethical reflection
The principle of autonomy
The principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence

Instruction

Lectures, group work and group discussions, written assignments (group or individual)

Mandatory Assignments

Mandatory participation

Evaluation

Two written assingments to be included in the portefolio assessment for SF 101102. This examination has to be passed before the student is allowed to start practical placement studies in the 4th semester

Grades
Graded

Revised date
2006.06.16