Module Descriptors
THE POST MORTEM - THE ETHICAL DIMENSION: APPLICATION OF THEORY TO PRACTICE
XCPD70431
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative assessment: a reflective essay demonstrating an understanding of the principles of ethics and consent relating to the student practice area in which a problem/issue arose related to post mortem and/or the retention of human tissue for diagnosis or donation (learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Formative assessment:
Will be achieved via feedback within tutorial sessions on a one to one and group basis.
Formative assessment:
Will be achieved via feedback within tutorial sessions on a one to one and group basis.
Module Indicative Content
The principles of ethics in general and their application to health care
Ethico-legal aspects of consent
Consent - the new dimension
The application of ethics and consent in the context of post mortem examination
The human tissue act
Case studies - obligation and public reaction
The impact of public opinion on institutions and the user
Ethico-legal aspects of consent
Consent - the new dimension
The application of ethics and consent in the context of post mortem examination
The human tissue act
Case studies - obligation and public reaction
The impact of public opinion on institutions and the user
Module Learning Strategies
Contact:
10 hours - Lead lectures
8 hours - Tutor led seminars
10 hours - Student led seminars/presentations
Independent learning:
20 hours - Reflective writing
40 hours - Library and IT use
62 hours - Self directed study
10 hours - Lead lectures
8 hours - Tutor led seminars
10 hours - Student led seminars/presentations
Independent learning:
20 hours - Reflective writing
40 hours - Library and IT use
62 hours - Self directed study
Module Resources
Library
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities
Study skills/ IT support advisors
Tutorial support
Access to a computer and the internet
Utilising e mail facilities
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students should normally be working in a practice area suitable to the subject area.
Module Texts
Davies DJ (1997) Death, Ritual and Belief London, Cassell ISBN 0-826-45484-4
Rapport, F and Wainwright, P (eds) (2006) The Self in Health and Illness. Oxford, Radcliffe.
HMSO (2004) Gender Recognition Act London, HMS.
HMSO (2004) Human Tissue Act London, HMS
Campberll, A, Gilbert, G & Jones G (2005) Medical Ethics (3rd ed) OUP, Australia.
Other texts and resources will be indicated in the module handbook.
Rapport, F and Wainwright, P (eds) (2006) The Self in Health and Illness. Oxford, Radcliffe.
HMSO (2004) Gender Recognition Act London, HMS.
HMSO (2004) Human Tissue Act London, HMS
Campberll, A, Gilbert, G & Jones G (2005) Medical Ethics (3rd ed) OUP, Australia.
Other texts and resources will be indicated in the module handbook.