Ateneo - UPO

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of medical ethics. Informed consent

Examination materials will be made available at the beginning of the course in the form of handouts

- objectives - knowledge and understanding: To provide the methodological tools to understand and assimilate the fundamental concepts of moral philosophy
- objectives - ability to apply knowledge and understanding: To acquire the ability to resolve ethical controversies
- objectives - expression of judgments: Acquisition of the ability to reframe and provide independent judgments regarding ethical problems
- objectives - communication skills: Acquisition of the ability to discuss different ethical positions critically.
- objectives - study skills: Acquisition of the ability to discuss different ethical positions critically

None

Interactive face-to-face lectures. Discussion of specific clinical cases.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Verification will be through an open-ended written assignment.

- Basic concepts: morality, ethics, law
- The methods of ethics: deontology and consequentialism
- The methods of ethics: utilitarianism and principilism
- Application of the concepts discussed above to practical medical cases - Informed consent

Subject matter learning, exposition and argumentation skills, ability to decline knowledge in critical perspective.