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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
CURRENT PROBLEMS of MEDICAL LAW I-Fall Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Esra Çiğdem CEZLAN
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Fulya İlçin GÖNENÇ
Assistant(s)Res.Ass.Yaşar Gökalp
AimLearning and implementation of basic concepts of patient rights and medical ethics is an important for medical and law practice. During the course, in the context of medical law and ethics, with explaining fundamental concepts, patient rights will explain in accordance with current international declarations and medical ethic
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Determination of contemporary issues of health law and their causes. Evaluation of contemporary issues of healt law in general.,2. Socio-cultural foundations of contemporary issues of health law.,3. Development of patients’ rights and international bill of rights for patients,4. Reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,5. Health care employee’s legal responsibilities as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,6. Definition of medical malpractice and common malpractices as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,7. Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractices.,8. Legal aspect of informed consent, informed consent in special medical treatments,9. Understanding of social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, transplantation…,10. Clinical research concept, history and development, key national and international legal regulations.,11. Legal and ethical issues in clinical research, debate,12. Critical approach to bio-medical technology and cases,13. Current debates in different fields of medicine. As an instance, obstetric and gynaecology, dentistry, cosmetic medical procedures,14. Case studies.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1-List the principles and practices on which health law is based.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
1.1.Defines the basic principles, legal concepts, and their development process regarding health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
1.2.Evaluates the requirements arising from new developments.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2.2.Defines ethical and legal approaches that are directly or indirectly effective in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2.3.Evaluates the basic concepts and rules of medical law together with regulations in other areas of law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3.Evaluates the rules of medical law comparatively with the basic issues and concepts affecting contemporary legal rules.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2. Defines relations between medical field and legal rules.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3.1. Evaluates contemporary issues of health law with international legal norms and different regulations comparatively.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Determination of contemporary issues of health law and their causes. Evaluation of contemporary issues of healt law in general.Reading lecture notes
22. Socio-cultural foundations of contemporary issues of health law.Reading lecture notes
33. Development of patients’ rights and international bill of rights for patientsReading lecture notes
44. Reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
55. Health care employee’s legal responsibilities as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
66. Definition of medical malpractice and common malpractices as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
77. Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractices.Reading lecture notes
88. Legal aspect of informed consent, informed consent in special medical treatmentsReading lecture notes
99. Understanding of social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, transplantation…Reading lecture notes
1010. Clinical research concept, history and development, key national and international legal regulations.Reading lecture notes
1111. Legal and ethical issues in clinical research, debateReading lecture notes
1212. Critical approach to bio-medical technology and casesReading lecture notes
1313. Current debates in different fields of medicine. As an instance, obstetric and gynaecology, dentistry, cosmetic medical proceduresReading lecture notes
1414. Case studiesReading lecture notes
Resources
Power point presentations, study texts that relevant with subject.
Course notes, articles, books or electronic resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
In light of the current developments in the field of health law, have knowledge about the main sources, legislation and jurisprudence which related to the health law.
X
2
With understanding relationships among concept, institution and method that related to disciplines of health law, establish a connection between them.
X
3
Reach scientific knowledge in the field of health law, evaluate, and use this information to solve legal problems.
X
4
Implement the idea about individual and social problems of health law and in the light of current developments find resolutions.
X
5
Solve the problems encountered in the legal theory and practice by using research methods that specific to field of law.
X
6
Carry out an independent study which needs expertise in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
7
Develop different perspectives and take responsibility to solve complex issues which require expertise and encountered in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
8
Critically evaluate acquired knowledge and skills in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
9
Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and convert it to behavior.
X
10
Mean acquired knowledge in the field of health law and current developments about legal theory and practice to all groups systematically in written or oral form.
X
11
Critically question concepts and institutions of law, settled practice of law and norms and when necessary develop and attempt to change them.
12
Use software which in the level required by the field of law and information and communication technologies in the advanced level.
X
13
Take into consideration and internalize social, scientific and ethical values in the process of gathering, processing and evaluating information about field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
14
With developing understanding of honesty, justice and ethics are required to be lawyer, teach around them.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving6636
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14342
Term Project12020
Presentation of Project / Seminar12020
Quiz000
Midterm Exam11717
General Exam13333
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)210
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(210/30)7
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
CURRENT PROBLEMS of MEDICAL LAW I-Fall Semester3+037
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeElective
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Esra Çiğdem CEZLAN
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Fulya İlçin GÖNENÇ
Assistant(s)Res.Ass.Yaşar Gökalp
AimLearning and implementation of basic concepts of patient rights and medical ethics is an important for medical and law practice. During the course, in the context of medical law and ethics, with explaining fundamental concepts, patient rights will explain in accordance with current international declarations and medical ethic
Course ContentThis course contains; 1. Determination of contemporary issues of health law and their causes. Evaluation of contemporary issues of healt law in general.,2. Socio-cultural foundations of contemporary issues of health law.,3. Development of patients’ rights and international bill of rights for patients,4. Reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,5. Health care employee’s legal responsibilities as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,6. Definition of medical malpractice and common malpractices as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.,7. Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractices.,8. Legal aspect of informed consent, informed consent in special medical treatments,9. Understanding of social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, transplantation…,10. Clinical research concept, history and development, key national and international legal regulations.,11. Legal and ethical issues in clinical research, debate,12. Critical approach to bio-medical technology and cases,13. Current debates in different fields of medicine. As an instance, obstetric and gynaecology, dentistry, cosmetic medical procedures,14. Case studies.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1-List the principles and practices on which health law is based.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
1.1.Defines the basic principles, legal concepts, and their development process regarding health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
1.2.Evaluates the requirements arising from new developments.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2.2.Defines ethical and legal approaches that are directly or indirectly effective in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2.3.Evaluates the basic concepts and rules of medical law together with regulations in other areas of law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3.Evaluates the rules of medical law comparatively with the basic issues and concepts affecting contemporary legal rules.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2. Defines relations between medical field and legal rules.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3.1. Evaluates contemporary issues of health law with international legal norms and different regulations comparatively.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
11. Determination of contemporary issues of health law and their causes. Evaluation of contemporary issues of healt law in general.Reading lecture notes
22. Socio-cultural foundations of contemporary issues of health law.Reading lecture notes
33. Development of patients’ rights and international bill of rights for patientsReading lecture notes
44. Reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
55. Health care employee’s legal responsibilities as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
66. Definition of medical malpractice and common malpractices as a result of reflection of development in the field of medicine and technology to health law.Reading lecture notes
77. Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractices.Reading lecture notes
88. Legal aspect of informed consent, informed consent in special medical treatmentsReading lecture notes
99. Understanding of social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, transplantation…Reading lecture notes
1010. Clinical research concept, history and development, key national and international legal regulations.Reading lecture notes
1111. Legal and ethical issues in clinical research, debateReading lecture notes
1212. Critical approach to bio-medical technology and casesReading lecture notes
1313. Current debates in different fields of medicine. As an instance, obstetric and gynaecology, dentistry, cosmetic medical proceduresReading lecture notes
1414. Case studiesReading lecture notes
Resources
Power point presentations, study texts that relevant with subject.
Course notes, articles, books or electronic resources.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
In light of the current developments in the field of health law, have knowledge about the main sources, legislation and jurisprudence which related to the health law.
X
2
With understanding relationships among concept, institution and method that related to disciplines of health law, establish a connection between them.
X
3
Reach scientific knowledge in the field of health law, evaluate, and use this information to solve legal problems.
X
4
Implement the idea about individual and social problems of health law and in the light of current developments find resolutions.
X
5
Solve the problems encountered in the legal theory and practice by using research methods that specific to field of law.
X
6
Carry out an independent study which needs expertise in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
7
Develop different perspectives and take responsibility to solve complex issues which require expertise and encountered in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
8
Critically evaluate acquired knowledge and skills in the field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
9
Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and convert it to behavior.
X
10
Mean acquired knowledge in the field of health law and current developments about legal theory and practice to all groups systematically in written or oral form.
X
11
Critically question concepts and institutions of law, settled practice of law and norms and when necessary develop and attempt to change them.
12
Use software which in the level required by the field of law and information and communication technologies in the advanced level.
X
13
Take into consideration and internalize social, scientific and ethical values in the process of gathering, processing and evaluating information about field of health law and its sub-disciplines.
X
14
With developing understanding of honesty, justice and ethics are required to be lawyer, teach around them.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 50
Rate of Final Exam to Success 50
Total 100

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