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Course: Ethics in Health Care

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Course title Ethics in Health Care
Course code HUM/ZTK23
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sobotková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Koblížek Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Definition of philosophy, basic concepts, problem of knowledge, being and man Philosophy and nursing, main philosophical trends in nursing Ethics - basic terms, subject definition, historical roots, sources of nursing ethics Codes and Principles, Rights and Obligations, Code of Ethics of a Non-medical Healthcare Professional with respect to the Radiology Assistant Profession The problem of security and human dignity of clients (patient intimacy, appropriate communication) with respect to radiological procedures Patient rights and compliance in radiology, informed consent and its use in radiology The problem of security and human dignity of clients with regard to radiological procedures, damage by radiologist assistant, burnout syndrome Topic of work with a child patient, mentally / physically handicapped client, client suffering

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 7 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is designed as a theoretical basis for creating a value system in radiological practice. It introduces the problems of philosophy and ethics and their relation to science, knowledge, man, evaluation and action. The aim is to clarify the basic philosophical attitudes leading to the holistic conception of man, family and society and also to acquaint oneself with key ethical topics and correct behavior in solving ethical problems in the practice of radiologist.
Students will acquire knowledge of basic ethical issues and their penetration into the field of radiology and will be able to consider moral consideration.
Prerequisites
Admission to study at the university.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Active participation in lessons. Active solution of given problems.
Recommended literature
  • Albert R.,A., Siegler, M., Winslade, W. J. (2019). Klinická etika: praktický přístup k etickým rozhodnutím v klinické medicíně. Praha.
  • Blecha, I. Filosofie. Olomouc.
  • Feber, J., Petrucijová, J. (2020). Obecná etika. Trnava.
  • Haškovcová, H. (2002). Lékařská etika. Praha.
  • Huber, W. (2016). Etika: základní otázky života. Praha.
  • Huber, W. (2016). Etika: základní otázky života. Praha.
  • Jankovský, J. (2018). Etika pro pomáhající profese. Praha.
  • Jonsen, A., R., a kol. (2019). Klinická etika: praktický přístup k etickým rozhodnutím v klinické medicíně. Praha.
  • Matějek, J. (2021). Etické poradenství: jak řešit etické problémy každodenní medicíny. Praha.
  • Milfait, R. (2019). Etické aspekty rozhodování v péči o nevyléčitelně nemocné a umírající: souvislosti lidských práv a náboženských tradic. Praha.
  • Payne, J. (2019). Informovaný konsenzus: poučená dohoda.. Praha.
  • POZGAR, George D. (2016). Legal and ethical issues for health professionals. Burlington, MA.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P., a kol. (2017). Informovaný souhlas. Etické, právní, psychologické a klinické aspekty.. Praha.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P., a kol. (2016). Kontroverze současné medicíny. Praha.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P., a kol. (2015). Lékař a pacient v moderní medicíně: etické, právní, psychologické a klinické aspekty. Praha.
  • Ptáček, R., Bartůněk, P. (2020). Naděje v medicíně. Praha.
  • Sokol, J. (2008). Filosofická antropologie: člověk jako osoba. Praha.
  • VÁCHA, M., O. (2019). Eutanázie: definice, histore, legislativa, etika. Praha.
  • Wichsová, J. (2020). Bezpečnost a etika v perioperační péči. Praha.
  • Zapletal, L., Dohnanská, M. (2020). Etika v souvislostech problémů dneška. Týn nad Vltavou.


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Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 18.02.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2025/2026