Course Description: This course covers the ethical principles and professional behavior expected in medical practice. Participants will explore topics such as patient autonomy, confidentiality, informed consent, and ethical decision-making to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in healthcare.
Course Outcomes:
- Understand key ethical principles in medical practice.
- Uphold patient autonomy and confidentiality.
- Ensure informed consent in medical procedures.
- Navigate ethical dilemmas in healthcare.
- Maintain professional behavior and standards.
Objectives:
- Identify key ethical principles in healthcare.
- Apply ethical principles in clinical decision-making.
- Ensure patient autonomy and confidentiality are maintained.
- Navigate and resolve ethical dilemmas in clinical practice.
- Develop strategies for maintaining professionalism in healthcare.
- Understand legal and regulatory aspects of medical ethics.
- Evaluate the impact of ethical decision-making on patient outcomes.
- Implement best practices for informed consent.
- Conduct ethical reviews and case discussions.
- Review case studies to apply ethical principles in real-world scenarios.
Units:
- Introduction to Medical Ethics and Professionalism
- Ethical Principles in Healthcare
- Patient Autonomy and Rights
- Confidentiality and Privacy in Medical Practice
- Informed Consent and Decision Making
- Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
- Professional Behavior and Standards
- Managing Ethical Dilemmas
- Legal Considerations in Medical Ethics
- Case Studies and Ethical Decision Making
