Course: Introduction into Philosophy, Ethics, and the Study of the Law

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Course title Introduction into Philosophy, Ethics, and the Study of the Law
Course code KOS/P1FIZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
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)
  • Wichsová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Ročková Jitka, Mgr. DiS.
Course content
Introduction into Philosophy, Ethics, and Law. Ethical balance sheet and key ethical theories. Ethical issues of the beginning of human life. Ethical issues of the end of human life. Human rights, rights and responsibilities of patients and of health care workers. Codes of ethics. Ethical issues in research involving human subjects. Assigning a seminar work. Ethical issued in selected clinical disciplines - case studies. Analysis of the seminar work.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is a character formation and development of intellectual and professional traits of a healthcare professional. Students will be able to explain fundamental philosophical, ethical, and legal terms, and will be orientated in current ethical issues and basic legislation for health care, which is necessary for his professional career.
The student is able to explain basic philosophical terms. The student becomes familiar with the course and its significance in a given field. The student gains basic understanding of the subject of philosophy in nursing. Students are able to orientate themselves in legal regulations in health care, which are necessary for their practice.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Completion of compulsory 85% attendance at the practicum sessions. Completion of compulsory 50% attendance at the lectures. Successful completion of a written test or an oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Konsenzuální stanovisko k poskytování paliativní péče u nemocných s nezvratným orgánovým selháním. Černý V. (ed.) Anesteziologie a intenzivní medicína, 2009; 20(4): 64-68.
  • Listina základních práv a svobod - č. 2/1993 Sb. (ústavní zákon).
  • Úmluva o lidských právech a biomedicíně - č. 96/2001 Sb. mezinárodních smluv.
  • ČESKO. Zákon č. 372/2011 Sb., Zákon č. 373/2011 Sb., Zákon č. 374/2011 Sb.
  • HAŠKOVCOVÁ, H. České ošetřovatelství 5 - Manuálek o etice pro zdravotní sestry. Brno: IDV PZ, 2000.
  • HAŠKOVCOVÁ, H. Thanatologie. Praha: Galén, 2000.
  • HEŘMANOVÁ, J. Etika v ošetřovatelské praxi. Praha: Grada, 2012.
  • MUNZAROVÁ, M. Eutanazie, nebo paliativní péče?. Praha: Grada, 2005.
  • MUNZAROVÁ, M. Vybrané kapitoly z lékařské etiky I.- IV. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2000.
  • Němec, J. (ed.). Bolest a naděje - deset esejů o osobním zrání. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1971.
  • PAYNE, J. Kvalita života a zdraví. Praha: Triton, 2005.
  • PTÁČEK, R., P. BARTŮNĚK a kol. Etické problémy medicíny na prahu 21. století. Praha: Grada, 2014.
  • ROTTER, H. Důstojnost lidského života: Základní otázky lékařské etiky. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1999.
  • The Hastings Center´s Bioethics Briefing Book. (dostupné z http://www.thehastingscenter.org/Publications/BriefingBook/.
  • VÁCHA, M. Základy moderní lékařské etiky. Praha: Portál, 2012.
  • VIRT, G. Žít až do konce. Etika umírání, smrti a eutanazie. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2000.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2016) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2014) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2013) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter