Ethics and the Delivery of Health and Social Care ServicesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The studies of this unit lead to familiarisation with social and health care legislation, service provision and financing. The focus is on the recognition of patient / client rights and on application of the nursing code of ethics through maintaining a visibly high standard of decision-making and performance.

Content

Health and social care delivery systems, legislation, service provision and recommendations
Fundamentals of nursing ethics
Professional ethics
Ethical decision-making process