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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH LAW and BIOETHICS-Fall Semester3+038
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)Lecturer Salih Onaran
AimLearning and realizing the basic concepts of patient rights and medical ethics, which are the reflection of human rights in health services, is of great importance in terms of medicine and legal practice. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to explain the basic concepts within the framework of current problems of medical law and ethics, and to ensure that patients' rights are handled and understood in accordance with current international declarations and medical ethics.
Course ContentThis course contains; Determining the current problems arising in the field of health law and the causes of these problems. General evaluation of current issues of health law.,Socio-cultural basis of current problems of health law,Development of patient rights and international patient rights statements,Reflection of developments in medicine and technology to health law,Legal responsibilities of health professionals as a result of developments in medicine and technology reflected in health law,The definition of medical malpractice and common medical malpractice as a result of the reflection of the developments in medicine and technology to the health law,Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractice,Legal dimension of informed consent, informed consent in medical interventions,Social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, organ transplantation,The concept of clinical research, its history and development, basic national and international legal regulations on the subject.,Legal and ethical issues and discussions on clinical research.,Critical view of bio-medical technologies and case studies,International case discussion,National Case discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Defines the regulatory role of legal rules in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2. Evaluates the current problems that arise in the field of health law and the reasons why these problems arise.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3. Lists the basic principles, legal concepts, and their development process regarding health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
4. Lists the relationships between legal rules and them, in parallel with the changes in the field of medicine.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
5. Defines the ethical and legal approaches that are directly or indirectly effective in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
6. Evaluates the basic concepts and rules of medical law together with regulations in other areas of law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
7. Defines current issues regarding health law from a legal perspective.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
8. Evaluates current issues in the field of health law in comparison with universal legal norms and different regulations.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
1Determining the current problems arising in the field of health law and the causes of these problems. General evaluation of current issues of health law.Reading lecture notes
2Socio-cultural basis of current problems of health lawReading lecture notes
3Development of patient rights and international patient rights statementsReading lecture notes
4Reflection of developments in medicine and technology to health lawReading lecture notes
5Legal responsibilities of health professionals as a result of developments in medicine and technology reflected in health lawReading lecture notes
6The definition of medical malpractice and common medical malpractice as a result of the reflection of the developments in medicine and technology to the health lawReading lecture notes
7Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpracticeReading lecture notes
8Legal dimension of informed consent, informed consent in medical interventionsReading lecture notes
9Social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, organ transplantationReading lecture notes
10The concept of clinical research, its history and development, basic national and international legal regulations on the subject.Reading lecture notes
11Legal and ethical issues and discussions on clinical research.Reading lecture notes
12Critical view of bio-medical technologies and case studiesReading lecture notes
13International case discussionReading lecture notes
14National Case discussionReading lecture notes
Resources
power point presentations, work texts to be proposed regarding the subject
Lecture notes, articles, books or electronic resources to be proposed regarding the subject.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field.
X
2
2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines.
X
3
3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management.
X
4
4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines.
X
5
5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions.
X
6
6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary.
X
7
7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works.
X
8
8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management.
X
9
9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies.
X
10
10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing.
X
11
11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
12
12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level.
13
13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process.
X
14
14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies.
X
15
15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management.
X
16
16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field.
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 Hours14456
Guided Problem Solving6636
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14342
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar12020
Quiz000
Midterm Exam21734
General Exam22040
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)228
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(228/30)8
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
HEALTH LAW and BIOETHICS-Fall Semester3+038
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)Lecturer Salih Onaran
AimLearning and realizing the basic concepts of patient rights and medical ethics, which are the reflection of human rights in health services, is of great importance in terms of medicine and legal practice. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to explain the basic concepts within the framework of current problems of medical law and ethics, and to ensure that patients' rights are handled and understood in accordance with current international declarations and medical ethics.
Course ContentThis course contains; Determining the current problems arising in the field of health law and the causes of these problems. General evaluation of current issues of health law.,Socio-cultural basis of current problems of health law,Development of patient rights and international patient rights statements,Reflection of developments in medicine and technology to health law,Legal responsibilities of health professionals as a result of developments in medicine and technology reflected in health law,The definition of medical malpractice and common medical malpractice as a result of the reflection of the developments in medicine and technology to the health law,Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpractice,Legal dimension of informed consent, informed consent in medical interventions,Social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, organ transplantation,The concept of clinical research, its history and development, basic national and international legal regulations on the subject.,Legal and ethical issues and discussions on clinical research.,Critical view of bio-medical technologies and case studies,International case discussion,National Case discussion.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
1. Defines the regulatory role of legal rules in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
2. Evaluates the current problems that arise in the field of health law and the reasons why these problems arise.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
3. Lists the basic principles, legal concepts, and their development process regarding health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
4. Lists the relationships between legal rules and them, in parallel with the changes in the field of medicine.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
5. Defines the ethical and legal approaches that are directly or indirectly effective in the field of health law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
6. Evaluates the basic concepts and rules of medical law together with regulations in other areas of law.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
7. Defines current issues regarding health law from a legal perspective.10, 13, 16, 9A, E
8. Evaluates current issues in the field of health law in comparison with universal legal norms and different regulations.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
1Determining the current problems arising in the field of health law and the causes of these problems. General evaluation of current issues of health law.Reading lecture notes
2Socio-cultural basis of current problems of health lawReading lecture notes
3Development of patient rights and international patient rights statementsReading lecture notes
4Reflection of developments in medicine and technology to health lawReading lecture notes
5Legal responsibilities of health professionals as a result of developments in medicine and technology reflected in health lawReading lecture notes
6The definition of medical malpractice and common medical malpractice as a result of the reflection of the developments in medicine and technology to the health lawReading lecture notes
7Legal, ethical, clinical and social dimensions of medical malpracticeReading lecture notes
8Legal dimension of informed consent, informed consent in medical interventionsReading lecture notes
9Social ethics in medicine: distribution of resources, organ transplantationReading lecture notes
10The concept of clinical research, its history and development, basic national and international legal regulations on the subject.Reading lecture notes
11Legal and ethical issues and discussions on clinical research.Reading lecture notes
12Critical view of bio-medical technologies and case studiesReading lecture notes
13International case discussionReading lecture notes
14National Case discussionReading lecture notes
Resources
power point presentations, work texts to be proposed regarding the subject
Lecture notes, articles, books or electronic resources to be proposed regarding the subject.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field.
X
2
2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines.
X
3
3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management.
X
4
4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines.
X
5
5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions.
X
6
6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary.
X
7
7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works.
X
8
8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management.
X
9
9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies.
X
10
10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing.
X
11
11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
12
12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level.
13
13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process.
X
14
14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies.
X
15
15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management.
X
16
16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field.
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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