Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Study Course Description

Deontology and Professional Communication

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

REX_022

Branch of Science

Ethics; Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

ECTS

1.00

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Sandra Ausekle

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Expert

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Sandra Ausekle

Contacts

About Study Course

Objective

To improve the resident’s theoretical knowledge and understanding of basic principles of medical ethics, to facilitate the expansion of professional communication skills in working with various patient groups.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The student understands the basic principles of medical ethics, has developed an understanding of different ethical dilemmas in professional activity and is aware of guidelines for ethical decision-making.

Skills

1.The student is familiar with the most significant aspects of professional communication and is able to choose effective forms of communication and behaviour when working with different patient groups.

Competences

1.The student is able to understand and evaluate the basic principles of medical ethics in professional activity and to make ethical decisions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
To expand knowledge of ethical decision-making in different situations of ethical dilemmas and to promote the ability to choose effective forms of communication and behaviour when working with different patient groups. The resident independently studies the literature.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Theoretical and practical examination at the end of the course.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Deontology and professional communication

Placement

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Basic requirements of expert professional ethics. Basic principles of ethics and approaches in medicine. Ethical dilemma and system of values. Multicultural ethics.

Placement

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Ethical communication. Schemes of different relationships. Interaction and communication between colleagues and clients. Methods of resolving interests and conflicts.

Placement

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Interpersonal communication. Verbal and non-verbal communication. The nature of communication and work culture.

Placement

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Emotions and their classification. Physiology and functions of emotions. Polarity of emotions and feelings. Empathy and tolerance. Models of stress management.

Placement

Modality	Location
On site	Study room

Topics

Emotional exhaustion. Depersonalization. Reduction of personal achievements. Burnout syndrome - physiology and essence. Burnout syndrome risk groups. Prevention of burnout syndrome.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

1.00

Number of Residency Seminars:

Length (weeks):

Final Examination:

Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

Wilkinson, D., Herring, J. and Savulescu, J. 2019. Medical Ethics and Law: A curriculum for the 21st Century. 3rd ed. Netherlands: Elsevier

Hester, D. M. and Schonfeld, T. L. 2022. Guidance for Healthcare Ethics Committees. 2nd ed. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.

Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. 2000. Supervision in the helping Professions. An individual, group and organizational approach. Philadelphia: Open University Press.

Corey, G., Corey, M. S. and Corey, C. 2019. Issues and ethics in the helping professions. 10th ed. United States: Cengage Learning

Page, S. and Wosket, V. 2015. Supervising the Counsellor: A Cyclical Model. 3rd ed. London and New York: Routledge.