PHIL 202: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare III

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Class Program

Philosophy

Nursing

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

091270

Meets Degree Requirements For

Humanities

Description

Focuses on the ethical and legal issues when managing a patient with urgent/emergent health concerns, as a member of the healthcare team.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

Acceptance to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment with the following: NURS 202, NURS 252, PHIL 202. NUTR 202, PSYC 203

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the role of the healthcare professional as advocate, collaborator and coordinator of safe care relating to the patient with urgent/emergent problems of the neurosensory system

Evaluate current research and CORE measures relating to patient-centered care in the patient with urgent/emergent problems of the neurosensory system

Present examples of the healthcare professional as advocate, educator, coordinator of care and member of the healthcare team

Identify behaviors in the graduate healthcare professional that can impede successful integration into the culture of healthcare

Evaluate current research and legislation that impacts the role of the healthcare professional and patient-centered care

Core Topics

CORE Measures
Brain death and organ donation
Healthcare professional as coordinator of care, patient advocate and team leader
- Legal/ethical concerns when prioritizing care, assigning, delegating, and supervising
- Continuity of care: consultations, referrals, transfers, and discharge planning
The culture of healthcare and transition from student healthcare professional to practicing healthcare professional
- Performance appraisal, peer review, disciplinary action