To be able to relate ethical principles with professional and humanity values.
To be able to comprehend ethical theories, cause and effect models and ethical codes.
To solve ethical dilemmas by adopting teamwork.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation concepts, physical therapists' duty and responsibility, team work in physical therapy, ethical concept, ethics in health sciences, ethical considerations between patient and health staff, patient rights and research ethics.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to ethics
2nd Week
Medical ethics
3rd Week
Human rights and ethical issues
4th Week
Medical ethics and law concept
5th Week
Patient rights - Review of the Circular on Patient Rights Practices
6th Week
World Physiotherapy Confederation codes of ethics
7th Week
Turkish Physiotherapists Association ethical codes
8th Week
Midterm, General revision
9th Week
Ethical obligations in clinical practice
10th Week
research ethics
11th Week
Examining and discussing the ethical codes of physiotherapy associations of different countries
12th Week
Ethics in graduate education
13th Week
Youth commissions and professional associations
14th Week
Euthanasia and ethical debates
15th Week
General review and discussion
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Ethics in PhysicalTherapy: A Case-BasedApproach. Nancy R. Kirsch, PT, DPT, PhD. McGraw-HillEducation, 2018
2. PhysicalTherapyEthics. Donald L. Gabard PT, PhD, Mike W. Martin PhD. FA.DavisCompany, 2011
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Vaka tartışma/sunum
Sorun Çözme
Problem Solving
Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
