SF 101202 001 History, tradition and professional ethics
The student has knowledge about the development of the nursing profession in the 20th century.
The student shows ability to reflect on ethical dilemmas in nursing practice.
The student is conscious of the personal responsibilty in the practice of professional nursing.
The student understands the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation.
History:
Development of the nursing profession in the 20th century
Development of the municipal health services
- preventive and promotive health care
- home care sevices / home nursing-care
- mental health care
Professional ethics:
Ethical problems in nursing related to
- Patient rights and autonomy
- The patient's home as the work-place of the
nurse
- Power, coercion and the responsibility of the
nurse
- Health-information and people's responsibility
for their own health
- Interdisciplinary cooperation in the
municipal health services
Lectures, Discussion groups, Group and individual written assignments
