OVERVIEW

Among the classical disciplines, ethics provides us with a method for identifying and addressing the moral dilemmas arising by the rapid development of biomedical technology. Indeed, only a profound synergy between technical-scientific and ethical skills can fully qualify a healthcare professional able to take care of the patients, ensure their central role in the relationship of care and the respect for their will.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module aims to introduce students to the different deontological and ethical issues  arising in the practice of medicine.

TEACHING METHODS

The students along with faculty facilitators will then break into small groups for case studies and discussion of principles and practices of medical ethics and medical professionalism. Frontal lessons aided by presentations and exercises. The lectures will be in an interactive format and students are strongly encouraged to ask questions and insert comments.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

- Bioethics and Deontology
- From to cure to to care
- The medicine of the person
- The care relationship
- End-of-life choices
- Introduction to ethical case analysis

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Aulaweb platform

Didactic material provided on line; Opinions of the National Bioethics Committee available at http://www.governo.it/bioetica/pdf/60.pdf

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

GABRIELE ZOPPOLI (President)

ROSAGEMMA CILIBERTI (President Substitute)

EMANUELA VARALDO (President Substitute)

ELENA ZOCCHI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October 2016

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral exam

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Interview aimed at ensuring the possession of the basics of bioethics and the ability of critical analysis developed