Revised Course Outline for Philo 133 (Bioethics/Health Care Ethics) based on the POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM of CHED for SY 2009 0nward

or Philo 133 (Bioethics/Health Care Ethics) based on the POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN) PROGRAM of CHED for SY 2009 0nwardCourse Name:Nursing Ethics

Course Description:This course deals with the application of ethical concepts and principles to issues that affect the practice of nursing. These provide the basis for appropriate decision making given varied situations, to prepare the learner to render effective, efficient and safe nursing care. Furthermore, related learning experiences provide opportunities to concretize commitment to nursing. The critical thinking process shall be used in the unit with the object to develop the intellectual capacity to conceptualize and contextualize what students know to particular ethico-moral and legal issues.

Course Credit:3 units lecture

Contact Hours/Sem:54 lecture hours

Prerequisite:Logic, Philosophy of the Human Person

Placement:3rd Year, 1st Semester

Course Objectives:At the end of the course and given actual and relevant simulated situations/ conditions, the student will be able to:

1. explain the concept, theories and principles of bioethics in nursing and health; and,

2. apply relevant bioethical principles in nursing and health related

situations

Course Outline:Part I: Concepts, Theories and Principles Of Bioethics in Nursing and Health

A. Introduction: Four Questions of EthicsB. Ethical Theories1. Utilitarianism2. Immanuel Kant3. Natural Law Theory4. Ross Ethics

5. Ethics of Care

C. Basic Ethical Principles

Stewardship

Totality

Double Effect

Cooperation

Solidarity

E. Major Bioethical Principles

Respect for person & justice

Non-maleficence

Beneficence

F. The Calling of the Health Care Provider

1. The Health Care Profession

2. The Client

3. The Health Care Provider

4. Health care Provider-Client relationship

G. The Qualities and Responsibilities of a Good Health Care Provider

to the Client, Society and its Profession

H. Virtues of A Health Care Provider

Fidelity

Honesty

Integrity

Humility

Respect

Compassion

Prudence

Courage

Part II: Application of Ethical Theories and

Medical Principles to Bioethical IssuesA. Application of Bioethical principles to the Care of the Sick

1. Functions of Informed Consent

Protective and participative

2. Rights of a Patient

B. Case Studies on Various Bioethical Issues

Abortion

Euthanasia

Suicide

Determination of Death

(Biological and Clinical Death)

In-vitro Fertilization

Stem Cell Technology

Prepared by:

Mr. Marlone M. Araneta

Assistant ProfessorSchool of Arts and Sciences, ADZU