Ethical Cross-Cutting Issues in Health

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The classes aim to introduce the new themes to the students, in a way not only expository but also demonstrative, always fostering interactivity and reflection. At the end of each module will be presented and discussed practical cases, for training of argumentation and ethical deliberation.

Assiduity will be controlled; in order to successfully complete this curricular unit, it must be present in 3 of the 4 modules taught.

The final evaluation of this curricular unit will be done through a written evaluation test - 100%.

Learning Outcomes

With the frequency of this course it is intended that the students acquire the following knowledge and skills:

• know the basics of bioethics, medical ethics and deontology

• analyze the diverse currents of thought of bioethics

• perceive the process of ethical deliberation in medical decision-making

• integrate respect for patient autonomy in the relationship between the health professional and the patient

• know communication techniques useful in the health-sick professional relationship

• understand the concept of Narrative Medicine

• integrate high ethical standards in health care delivery.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Medical Ethics and Bioethics

• Medical Ethics and Bioethics - Fundamental Principles

• Chains of bioethical thinking

• Bioethics in the 21st Century

2. The relationship with the patient

• Paternalism - indications and limits

• Communication Techniques

• Ethical decision-making in decision-making

3. In relation to the patient

• Informed consent

• Advance Directives of Will

• Professional Secrecy - Privacy and Confidentiality

4. Narrative Medicine

• Patient-centered medicine

• Narrative medicine in clinical practice and qualitative research

• "Stories that infect".

Head Lecturer(s)

Bárbara Catarina Antunes Santa Rosa

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Para além de todos os artigos, textos, códigos, pareceres, declarações e convenções que são disponibilizados no âmbito de cada tema lecionado, poem ainda ser consultadas as seguintes fontes bibliográficas | In addition to all articles, texts, codes, opinions, declarations and conventions that are made available within the scope of each theme, the following bibliographic sources should also be consulted:

1. Ética – dos Fundamentos às Práticas.  Coord. M Céu Patrão Neves. Edições 70. 2016.

2. Bioética Simples - M Patrão Neves, W Oswald. 2ªed. Editora Verbo, 2014.

3. Fundamentos de Bioética - D Gracia. Gráfica de Coimbra, 2007.