1. General information
Course:
LEGISLATION AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Code:
15309
Type:
BASIC
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
387 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN NURSING (TO)
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
109 - FACULTAD DE FISIOTERAPIA Y ENFERMERÍA
Group(s):
41
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
NOELIA MARIA MARTIN ESPINOSA
- Group(s):
41
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edificio 6. Dirección académica (enfrente registro)
ENFERMERÍA, FISIOTERAPIA Y TERAPIA OCUP.
5842
noelia.martin@uclm.es
Lecturer:
ESMERALDA SANTACRUZ SALAS
- Group(s):
41
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
SABATINI: 1.21
ENFERMERÍA, FISIOTERAPIA Y TERAPIA OCUP.
5640
Esmeralda.Santacruz@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The subject "Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing" is included in the Basic Training of the Nursing Degree. It is related to all the subjects of the "Nursing Sciences" block and those of the "Clinical Practice" block, as any caregiving activity must take into account the ethical-legal conditions linked to responsible, quality professional practice that respects the rights of patients and their families.
The aim of this course for the student is to acquire knowledge about the legislation that regulates and/or affects professional practice, as well as the ethical aspects derived from professional practice. The scientific-technological advances of the last decades have had a great repercussion in the health professions, which constantly face ethical-legal problems that test the capacity to understand, analyze, argue and face conflicts.
Its development includes general concepts on Ethics, values related to civic ethics, human rights and the ethics of care. The Deontological Code of Spanish Nursing and its practical implications are analysed, as well as the origins of Bioethics and its principles for tackling bioethical dilemmas. All this, considering the legal system and with the aim of providing care committed to the health and welfare of patients, taking into account the context and cultural peculiarities of each person.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| A14 | To know and apply the principles that support comprehensive nursing care. |
| A23 | To know the applicable legislation and the ethical and deontological code of Spanish nursing, which is inspired by the European code of ethics and deontology of nursing. To provide care guaranteeing the right to dignity, privacy, privacy, confidentiality and decision-making capacity of the patient and family. To individualize care considering age, gender, cultural differences, ethnic group, beliefs and values. |
| B02 | To master the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). |
| B03 | To demonstrate a correct oral and written communication. |
| B04 | To demonstrate ethical commitment and professional deontology. |
| C01 | Learning to learn. |
| C02 | To solve complex problems effectively in the nursing field. |
| C03 | To apply critical, logical and creative thinking, demonstrating innovation skills. |
| C04 | To work autonomously with responsibility and initiative. |
| C05 | To work in a team in a collaborative way and shared responsibility. |
| C06 | To communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions clearly and effectively in a specific public or technical field. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Know the intercultural differences related to vital processes to apply them in the process of problem-solving and decision-making, based on respect for human rights, values and beliefs. | |
| Know and apply the basic principles of current regulations concerning patient autonomy, and the legal obligations regarding clinical information and documentation. | |
| Know and respect the applicable legislation and the Spanish Ethical and Deontological Nursing Code, inspired by the European Code of Ethics and Deontology, recognizing and knowing how to respond to dilemmas and ethical or moral issues. | |
| Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical-legal aspects related to gender-based violence and other risk groups that allow the student to prevent, detect early, assist and rehabilitate victims. | |
| Be aware of the different roles, responsibilities, and tasks of a nurse. | |
| Work and communicate effectively with all team members, assuming mutual responsibility. | |
| Use of professional language that encourages communication in the collaborative work group both in oral and/or written form. | |
| Reflect on ethical dilemmas demonstrating knowledge of bioethical principles and the ability to apply them in problem-solving and decision-making. | |
| Apply concepts related to the ethics of care guaranteeing the right to dignity, privacy, confidentiality and decision-making capacity of the patient and his/her family. | |
| Take responsibility of his/her own learning and professional development. | |
| Understand general concepts related to Law and legal norms that affect professional activity. | |
| Demonstrate skills in the use of information and communication technologies. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Ethical aspects related to the nursing profession
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Unit 1.1: Introduction to ethics and morals. Main currents of thoughts
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Unit 1.2: Origin and formation of values and beliefs. Values associated with civic ethics
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Unit 1.3: Human rights. Ethics of the professions
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Unit 2: Ethics and Deontology
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Unit 2.1: Spanish Deontology Nursing Code: Historical Evolution
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Unit 2.2: Professional responsibility and patients' rights
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Unit 3: Bioethics and ethical-legal dilemmas
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Unit 3.1: Origins and principles of Bioethics
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Unit 3.2: Ethics Committees
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Unit 3.3: Conscientious objection
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Unit 3.4: Clinical trials. Attention to vulnerable groups
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Unit 4: Professional practice and applied legislation
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Unit 4.1: Legal responsibility of the health professional
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Unit 4.2: Legislation applied to professional practice
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | A14 A23 | 1.2 | 30 | N | N | The most important theoretical concepts related to each topic will be discussed | |
| In-class Debates and forums [ON-SITE] | Debates | A14 A23 B03 B04 C06 | 0.16 | 4 | N | N | Face-to-face debates related to the ethical dilemmas studied | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | A14 A23 C01 | 2.4 | 60 | N | N | Time to prepare the theoretical aspects of the subject. | |
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | A14 A23 C05 | 0.32 | 8 | Y | N | Work supervised by the teacher(s) of the subject. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | A14 A23 B02 B03 B04 C01 C02 C03 C04 C05 C06 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | Y | Activity scheduled to prepare reports or assesments related to the subject | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Lectures | A14 A23 B03 C06 | 0.24 | 6 | Y | N | Group presentations of the topics worked on . | |
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | A14 A23 B02 B03 B04 C02 C03 C04 C05 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | Workshops or seminars related to the subject. | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | A14 A23 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | Y | Final assessment of the course | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 70.00% | 100.00% | The contents of the subject specified in the section "Units" will be subject of examination. The test will consist of a multiple-choice test in which cases and/or short questions may be included to be resolved. It will be necessary to obtain 5 points out of 10 in the exam globally in order to apply the criteria of continuous evaluation. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 20.00% | 0.00% | Evaluation of different individual and/or group activities/works related to the contents of the subject |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The final test of the contents of the course must be passed with 5 points out of 10 globally in order to apply the criteria of continuous evaluation. The activities established in the cases studies section are considered passed if they have an average score of 5. If this criterion is not met, the student will have to retake those failing grade activities.
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Non-continuous evaluation:Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The final test of the contents of the course must be passed with 5 points out of 10 globally in order to apply the criteria of continuous evaluation. The activities established in the cases studies section are considered passed if they have an average score of 5. If this criterion is not met, the student will have to retake those failing grade activities.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Students will retake those recoverable activities and theoretical tests not passed during the course. The exam will be similar to the one proposed in the ordinary and extraordinary summons.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 4): Ethical aspects related to the nursing profession | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 20 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 8 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 3 |
| Group 41: | |
| Initial date: 05-09-2022 | End date: 09-09-2022 |
| Unit 2 (de 4): Ethics and Deontology | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 16 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 10 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 4 |
| Group 41: | |
| Initial date: 12-09-2022 | End date: 23-09-2022 |
| Unit 3 (de 4): Bioethics and ethical-legal dilemmas | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| In-class Debates and forums [PRESENCIAL][Debates] | 4 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
| Group 41: | |
| Initial date: 26-09-2022 | End date: 28-10-2022 |
| Unit 4 (de 4): Professional practice and applied legislation | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 8 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 14 |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 4 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 7 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 1 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Group 41: | |
| Initial date: 29-11-2022 | End date: 16-12-2022 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | Students will be doing clinical practices (Clinical Stays 1) from November 4th to 30th |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
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| Bioética para enfermer@s | 2022 | http://blogbioeticaybioderecho.blogspot.com/ | |||||||
| Abellán F, Sánchez-Caro J | Enfermería y paciente: cuestiones prácticas de bioética y derecho sanitario | Granada | Comares | 978-84-9836-227-5 | 2007 |
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| Gimeno JA, Repullo JR, Rubio S | Derecho sanitario y sociedad | Madrid | Diaz de Santos | 84-7978-732-5 | 2007 |
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| Vielva J | Ética profesional de enfermería | Bilbao | Descleé | 978-84-330-1668-3 | 2007 |
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| Domínguez Luelmo, A | Derecho sanitario y responsabilidad médica : (comentarios a la Ley 41/2002, de 14 de noviembre, sobre derechos del paciente, información y documentación clínica) | Valladolid | Lex Nova | 978-84-8406-727-6 | 2007 |
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| Fayós Gardó A | Curso de introducción al Derecho Sanitario. Grado de Enfermería 1º | Madrid | Dykinson | 978-84-1122-096-5 | 2022 | ||||
| Medina Castellano, Carmen D. | Ética y legislación | Madrid | DAE | 978-84-92815-73-9 | 2015 |
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| Palomar Olmeda A, Cantero Martínez J | Tratado de derecho sanitario | Madrid | Aranzadi | 978-84-9014-656-9 | 2013 |