Ethics in Healthcare

Ethics in Healthcare

Ethics in Healthcare is a course designed for caregivers. The course aims to introduce the basic principles and concepts of ethics in the healthcare setting. It will delve into ethical issues and dilemmas that caregivers may encounter in their practice, such as patient rights, confidentiality, informed consent, and end-of-life decisions. This course will help caregivers understand and apply ethical principles in making decisions and providing care to their patients.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 7
  • Number of tests: 3
  • Hours: 1.0 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 274
What you will learn
  • Basic principles of healthcare ethics
  • Confidentiality and privacy in healthcare
  • Informed consent
  • Patient rights and caregiver responsibilities
  • Legal issues for caregivers
  • Ethical issues in end-of-life care

Lessons

    • Introduction to Healthcare EthicsIntroduction to Healthcare Ethics
    • 2 mins
    • Principles of Healthcare EthicsPrinciples of Healthcare Ethics
    • 6 mins
    • Confidentiality and Privacy in HealthcareConfidentiality and Privacy in Healthcare
    • 7 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Understanding Informed Consent and AutonomyUnderstanding Informed Consent and Autonomy
    • 5 mins
    • Patient Bill of RightsPatient Bill of Rights
    • 5 mins
    • Legality in HealthcareLegality in Healthcare
    • 11 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Ethical Dilemmas in End-of-Life CareEthical Dilemmas in End-of-Life Care
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- Ethics in Healthcare Exam- Ethics in Healthcare
    • 15 mins

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