Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Professional Ethics
Course Code
LUSDK_028
Branch of Science
Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Health Management; Public Health
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ginta Vēja
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the Course is to promote the acquisition of knowledge of ethics as a humanitarian science, paying particular attention to analysis of a wide variety of aspects of professional conduct; to raise awareness and the ability to deal with complex ethical (moral) dilemmas; develop and build students' confidence and security of their abilities to deal with ethical and legal issues; to help students to develop their personality that would help int their further work to provide their peers, co-workers, customers and the public with a true and beautiful example of ethical behaviour and action. The aim of course is to ensure that students not only learn the theory of professional ethics versatility, but also get a good and stable practical knowledge.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of general ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe ethical development directions, principles and categories; formulate ethical and moral principles of interdependence and the importance of society; explain the principles of ethics, values and norms application in public administration; identify and define the potential risks of corruption in the field of professional ethics; identify key principles and forms of health care and patients' rights aspects; clearly set out and justify ethical values, principles and norms of the provision and promotion of professional work.
Skills
1.Discover, see and analyze a variety of ethical and moral issues in their professional work and in the community; to address the ethical aspects of the problems, dilemmas and their causes; to take the necessary steps to combat possible irregularities and unethical behavior; act certainly and professionally in the corruption risk situations, as well as to demonstrate their personal ethical and moral high standards in practice.
Competences
1.The acquired knowledge will help students to demonstrate and certify their professional and ethical behavior. With their personal example students will develop and strengthen institutions' competence, professionalism and reputation. The acquired knowledge will promote a good governance, which will manifest in a mutual respect with colleagues, the society and potential customers.
Assessment
Individual work
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Perform the selection, research and analysis of scientific literature and other sources according to the subject. To carry out an in-depth study of the subject thought by applying and using it in a practical work. As a practical work assignment to write a paper with a volume of 4-6 pages on some of the aspects from professional ethics (free choice) or following instructions from the lecturer.
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Examination
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Course final grade is made up from: active participation in lectures and seminars (20%); positive evaluation of the practical work-paper (30%) and successfully passed written final examination (50%).
The final grade will be assessed in the 10-point evaluation scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to General Ethics. Definitions and explanation of Ethics. Various directions of Ethics. Ethics values groups (Axsiology). Ethical issues and their relationships with other sciences
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Ethical principles, the use of Fundamental Rules in Professional Ethics in the various spheres of its activity
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The authority of a leader and staff management for strengthening labour productivity and discipline at work. Conflict situations and their solutions. Aspects of leader’s power demonstration and authority
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Importance of mutual commitment of ethical and moral principles in society. Assessment and analysis of ethical principles, values and rules in public administration. Ensuring and promoting ethical values, principles and rules in professional work. An overview, analysis and evaluation of possible problems, dilemmas and causes of ethical aspects in professional work. Practical and necessary actions to prevent potential irregularities and unethical actions in the professional work environment
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The objectives, tasks and meaning of communication. Communication and Professional ethics. Potential problems and their assessment. Communication barriers. Management (dealing with) of communication barriers. Examples for professional, good and skilled communication
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The Role of Monitoring (supervision, control) of professional ethics in the activities of public officials. Code of ethics and its meaning. Writing of Ethical Code. Its application. Investigation, evaluation and prevention of the violations of the Code of Ethics. Responsibility of the Manager (Leader) for observance, ensuring and promotion of professional ethics
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Issues of Ethical dilemmas and Human Rights. Differences in values systems and other aspects in situations of Ethical dilemmas. Choices and skills in making the right decisions. Customer-patient self-determination rights and related professional ethics issues. Professional responsibility in situations of ethical dilemmas
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Professional ethics in health care. Medical ethics. Biomedical research and rules for carrying them out. Patient rights and observance. Dilemmas in health care and their solutions. Medical staff behaviour and ethics in their mutual relationships
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The Ethics Code for Public health. Key principles and aspects. Legislation and regulations for promotion of Public health and Human Rights. Responsibility and powers of State and Local Government institutions in Public health matters. International Acts and conditions for their application. Discussion of the Public health issues in the future
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The various issues and challenges of professional ethics today. Changes of ethical values and principles in postmodernism and in the processes of globalization. The role of personality in observance and promotion of professional ethics in the working environment and in the society as a whole. Possible solutions and necessary steps to be taken in respect and observation of good ethical behaviour
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ētika valsts amatpersonu darbībā, sagatavojis: KNAB, Valsts administrācijas skola, Rīga, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Kuzņecova, A., „Profesionālās ētikas pamati”, RaKa. Rīga, 2003. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Lasmane, S.,Rietumeiropas Morāles filozofija. Antoloģija, LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2006. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
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„Biomedicīnas ētika: teorija un prakse”. RSU Humanitāro zinātņu katedra, Rīga, 2006.
Other Information Sources
1.
Medicīnas ētikas rokasgrāmata, Pasaules medicīnas asociācija, izdevusi Latvijas Ārstu biedrība, Rīga, 2009. http://www.medicinasapgads.lv/userfiles/files/Medicinas%20etika.pdf