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Ethical and Lagal Aspects of Nursing and Midwifery

NUR1301
Two hours English

Ethical and Lagal Aspects of Nursing and Midwifery

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
1 • Introduction to the Nursing/ Midwifery Ethics. • Ethical and Legal Concepts and terminology
2 • Definitions of Ethics and Values and Distinction Between Ethics and the Law
3 • Ethical Principles in Nursing
4 • Islamic Ethical Purposes & Principles
5 • Code of Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia 1
6 • Code of Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners in Saudi Arabia 2
7 • Ethical Dilemma and Decision-Making Frameworks
8 • Application of MORAL Model
9 • Tort law
10 • Negligence in clinical practice.
11 • Malpractice in clinical practice.
12 • Informed consent Legal issues in nursing
13 • Bill of Rights of Saudi Ministry of Health - I
14 • Bill of Rights of Saudi Ministry of Health - II
15 • Integrating the Code of Ethics for Nursing/ midwifery with the Patient’s Bill of Rights in Different Clinical Settings.
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Recognize the different ethical principles that affect clinical Practice.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam / Final Exam / Student Activity 1
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Determine various ethical and legal issues encountered in clinical practice.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam / Final Exam / Student Activity 2
2.1 Mapped to: S1&S5

Apply ethical principles in clinical practice.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam / Final Exam / Student Activity 1&2
2.2 Mapped to: S4&S5

Analyze nursing/midwifery ethical dilemmas and using the MORAL model.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Midterm Exam / Final Exam / Student Activity 1&2
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Adhere to professionalism and ethical integrity while collaborating with the team.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Student Activity 1&2 / Final Exam
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate commitment to professional and ethical principles in related to practice.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Classroom
Assessment Methods Student Activity 1&2 / Final Exam
Assessment
Weight
Midterm Exam
20%
Student Activity - I • Ethical Dilemma (Group)
15%
Student Activity - II • Ethical Project (Group). • Presentation (Individual).
25%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%