Ethical issues in nursing (3 points)
(MED)
Leader: Lorraine Walker (Gippsland), TBA (Peninsula)
Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
MILDURA Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On completion of this unit students are expected to be able to: 1. discuss the obligations of nurses to adhere to an ethical code of practice; 2. identify ethical dilemmas frequently encountered in clinical nursing practice; 3. differentiate between a consequentialist and non-consequentialist approach to ethical reasoning; 4. apply ethical principles and ethical reasoning when examining ethical issues and dilemmas; and 5. utilise an ethical reasoning approach to assist in resolving ethical dilemmas that are frequently encountered by health professionals within a variety of clinical situations, including dilemmas associated with: - confidentiality; - choice and potential harm; - arguments regarding the justification of weak and strong paternalism; - not for resuscitation orders; - euthanasia; - use of complementary therapies in health care; - research and the role of ethics committees; - resource allocation; - multidisciplinary ethical decision making; and - future trends in ethics.
Assessment: Assignment: 60% + Examination: 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
Prerequisites: NUR1101, NUR1102.
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