Module Descriptors
ETHICS IN HEALTHCARE ORGANISATIONS
PUBL50048
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Jennifer Sanders
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A reflective essay of 2000 words on the development of ethical practice/dilemma within the workplace addressing all learning outcomes
Students will be made aware of the need to explore such issues in a sensitive manner with due regard to issues of confidentiality and anonymity.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Case studies of ethical problems which are in the public domain will be explored. Groups will be provided with formative feedback around how they develop their discussion and problem identification.
Students will be made aware of the need to explore such issues in a sensitive manner with due regard to issues of confidentiality and anonymity.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Case studies of ethical problems which are in the public domain will be explored. Groups will be provided with formative feedback around how they develop their discussion and problem identification.
Module Indicative Content
An introduction to key philosophical concepts relating to ethical and moral behaviour.
The application of key concepts to the workplace and the working environment.
The importance of ethical behaviour in public sector organisations.
The ethical aspects of team working and partnership.
The professional client relationship as an ethical problem.
Group analysis of case studies of ethical dilemmas in health care.
The consequences of unethical or organisational dysfunctionality on the provider/user relationship in health eg: Baby P.; the Bristol Heart Babies case.
Whiste-blowing in health and social care.
The application of key concepts to the workplace and the working environment.
The importance of ethical behaviour in public sector organisations.
The ethical aspects of team working and partnership.
The professional client relationship as an ethical problem.
Group analysis of case studies of ethical dilemmas in health care.
The consequences of unethical or organisational dysfunctionality on the provider/user relationship in health eg: Baby P.; the Bristol Heart Babies case.
Whiste-blowing in health and social care.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (18)
10 hours of tutor led sessions including lectures and tutor guidance
4 hours group work within the classroom
4 hours student centred discussion around case study material.
Independent Study Hours: (132)
32 hours preparation for assignment.
50 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading
10 hours of tutor led sessions including lectures and tutor guidance
4 hours group work within the classroom
4 hours student centred discussion around case study material.
Independent Study Hours: (132)
32 hours preparation for assignment.
50 hours work-based learning and reflection
50 hours independent study with directed reading
Module Texts
Hungman, R. (2005) New Approaches in Ethics for the Caring Professions.
Purtillo, R. (2005) Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders
Purtillo, R. (2005) Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders
Module Resources
Access to IT facilities
Blackboard
Library
Blackboard
Library
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Access to work based activities through employment in health care setting