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Course Description Course Outline Course Contribution to Program Qualifications Assessment Methods ECTS-Workload Detail Informations of the Course Numerical Data

Course Description

Course	Code	Semester	T+P (Hour)	Credit	ECTS
ETHICS in MIDWIFERY	EBE3116505	Fall Semester	2+0	2	2

Course Program

Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses

Language of Course	Turkish
Course Level	First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type	Required
Course Coordinator	Assist.Prof. Dilek HACIVELİOĞLU
Name of Lecturer(s)	Assist.Prof. Dilek HACIVELİOĞLU
Assistant(s)
Aim	It is to train professional midwives who are equipped with the knowledge and skills to serve in every field, in line with universal values, in line with the realities and needs of the country, who internalize the philosophy of midwifery and ethical values, adopt lifelong learning, and have education, management and research skills.
Course Content	This course contains; The concept of ethics and morality, the importance of ethics, and its historical development,Basic ethical concepts and principles, The importance of ethics in midwifery; midwifery codes of ethics around the world and in Turkey,Human, patient, woman, pregnant rights, Child, newborn and fetus rights,Informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality of information,Identifying ethical dilemmas and ethical issues,Ethical decision-making processes and case study analyses,Malpractice (case studies and analysis),Diversity, equality, and justice; professional relationships,Current topics: artificial intelligence, genetic research, contemporary initiatives, and the ethical dimension,Ethical approaches in reproductive health, prenatal screening, and care processes,Infectious diseases, vaccination, organ transplantation, euthanasia, and the ethical dimension,Advocacy in midwifery, ethical and legal responsibilities in legal situations,Research and publication ethics in health sciences.

Course Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Explains the concept of ethics, the importance of ethics and its development in the historical process	10, 16, 19, 5, 9	A, E
Explain the importance of informed consent	10, 16, 19, 5, 9	A, E
Explains the importance of patient privacy	10, 16, 19, 5, 9	A, E
Explains the relationship between medical malpractice and midwifery practices	10, 16, 19, 5, 9	A, E
Explains the necessary precautions to be taken regarding ethical violations	10, 16, 19, 5, 9	A, E

Teaching Methods:	10: Discussion Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:	A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework

Course Outline

Order	Subjects	Preliminary Work
1	The concept of ethics and morality, the importance of ethics, and its historical development	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
2	Basic ethical concepts and principles	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
3	The importance of ethics in midwifery; midwifery codes of ethics around the world and in Turkey	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
4	Human, patient, woman, pregnant rights, Child, newborn and fetus rights	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
5	Informed consent, privacy, and confidentiality of information	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
6	Identifying ethical dilemmas and ethical issues	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
7	Ethical decision-making processes and case study analyses	Preparing for the relevant topic from recommended sources
8	Malpractice (case studies and analysis)	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
9	Diversity, equality, and justice; professional relationships	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
10	Current topics: artificial intelligence, genetic research, contemporary initiatives, and the ethical dimension	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
11	Ethical approaches in reproductive health, prenatal screening, and care processes	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
12	Infectious diseases, vaccination, organ transplantation, euthanasia, and the ethical dimension	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
13	Advocacy in midwifery, ethical and legal responsibilities in legal situations	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources
14	Research and publication ethics in health sciences	Preparation for relevant compartments from recommended sources

Resources

1-Şahiner, P. (2025). Ethics in Midwifery with Cases. Nobel Medical Bookstores. 2-Türkmen, H., Akın, B., & Yalnız Dilcen, H. (Eds.) (2022). History of the Midwifery Profession and Deontology. Nobel Academic Publishing. 3-Foster, I. R., & Lasser, J. (2015). Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practices. (N. Ersoy, M. Özcan, & A. Ergin, Trans.). Nobel Academic Publishing. 4-Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. (8th ed.) Oxford University Press. 5-International Confederation of Midwives (2023). Code of Ethics for Midwives. https://www.internationalmidwives.org. 6-Kurnaz, D., & Çoban, A. (2025). Negative Birth Perception in Terms of Midwifery Ethical Codes. Journal of Performance and Quality in Health, 22(1), 1–15. 7-Cevizci, A. (2021). Ethics: Moral Philosophy. Say Publishing. 8-Türk Ebeler Derneği (Turkish Midwives Association) (2023). 9-Tuna Oran, N., & Öztürk Can, H. (Trans. Eds.) (2017). Theory for Midwifery Practices. Alter Publishing. 10-Hazal, T., & İldan Çalım, S. (2022). Ethical dilemmas experienced by midwives working in the delivery room. Nursing Ethics, 29(4), 1231–1243. 11-Hacıvelioğlu, D., & Tuna Oran, N. (2025). Intercultural Midwifery Care and Ethics. In S. Güner, S. Ocak Aktürk, & B. Karaca Saydam (Eds.), Intercultural Midwifery. Nobel Medical Bookstores. 12-Yeşil, H., & Yeşil, A. (2018). Interventions of Midwives and Midwifery in Birth and Infertility During the Ottoman and Republican Periods. MCBU Journal of Social Sciences, 16(3), 13-Aydın Kartal, Y., & Aksoy, T. (2021). A Brief Overview of Midwifery Education and Profession from Past to Present. Journal of Health Sciences, 30(1), 98–102. https://doi.org/10.34108/eujhs.738508 14-Hadımlı, A. (2017). Ethical Issues in Women’s Health and Diseases Nursing. Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Medical Ethics Law History–Special Topics, 3(1), 40–46. 15-Öztürk, M., Alan, S., & Kadıoğlu, S. (2019). Medical Ethics in the Delivery Room: A Field Study. Çukurova Medical Journal, 44(1), 183–194. 16-Korkut, S., & Kaya, N. (2019). Midwives’ Awareness and Ethical Approach to Cesarean Delivery Decision. Journal of Health Sciences and Professions, 6(1), 144–152. 17-Serhatlıoğlu, S., & Kaya, N. (2018). Ethical Approach to Adolescent Pregnancies in Midwifery Services. HSP, 5(3), 503–508. 18-Kırılmaz, H., & Kırılmaz, S. (2014). The Benefits of Empirical Ethics Studies in Ethical Dilemmas in Health Services. İnsan & İnsan, 1, 35–44. Retrieved from https://www.insanveinsan.org 19-Kurtoğlu, Z. B., & Kaya, N. (2019). Evaluation of Defensive Medicine Practices in Childbirth in Terms of Patient Rights and Midwifery Ethical Codes. Journal of Health Sciences and Professions, 6(3), 610–620.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No	Program Qualification	Contribution Level
No	Program Qualification	1	2	3	4	5
1	PQ-1. Has the knowledge and skills to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care to women, newborns, children, and families.				X
2	PQ-2. Has the knowledge and skills to perform assessments and deliver services aimed at protecting, maintaining, and promoting health.			X
3	PQ-3. Provides a safe environment throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth; manages high-risk and emergency situations, and conducts childbirth independently.
4	PQ-4. Provides qualified care to support adaptation of women, newborns, and families in the postpartum period.					X
5	PQ-5. Has the knowledge and skills to deliver individualized care in cases of pregnancy termination or loss, adhering to national laws, regulations, and procedures				X
6	PQ-6. Conducts practices in compliance with relevant legislation, professional ethics, principles, and standards.
7	PQ-7. Performs practices in a culturally sensitive manner, guided by current scientific evidence, technological developments, and health policies.				X
8	PQ-8. Participates in research, education, and projects relevant to midwifery, and actively contributes to translating outcomes into practice.		X
9	PQ-9. Participates in activities aimed at supporting women in the field of midwifery practice, providing leadership and consultancy.					X
10	PQ-10. Works effectively in communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and other disciplines.
11	PQ-11. Adopts a lifelong learning approach, remains open to development, and demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
12	PQ-12. Has sufficient proficiency in English to follow current literature and effectively communicate with professional colleagues.

Assessment Methods

Contribution Level	Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success		40
Rate of Final Exam to Success		60
Total		100

ECTS / Workload Table
Activities	Number of	Duration(Hour)	Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours	14	2	28
Guided Problem Solving	14	2	28
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report	0	0	0
Term Project	0	0	0
Presentation of Project / Seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterm Exam	1	15	15
General Exam	1	20	20
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan	0	0	0
Total Workload(Hour)			91
*Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30=(91/30)**			3
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

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