Ethics and Values as the Basis of the Health Care System (OPEN UNI)

From

7.10.2025

5 cr

Key concepts of ethics, moral theories, underlying values and laws governing health sector, fundamental ethical principles in the health sector, professonal ethics in health, ethical issues and how to deal with them. Responsible conduct of research and research ethics issues, data protection, privacy policy, sensitive data.

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Additional information:

Fields

Health and welfare

Scope

5 cr

Languages of instruction

Finnish

Code

AY351210P

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: • define basic concepts of ethics and understand their significance in the field of health • explain various aspects of ethics and the most common moral theories • identify and define ethical principles, values , and laws that guide health care activities and the role of the client • evaluate and analyze the realization of values and challenges as well as the importance of ethical principles and recommendations in health care contexts • identify key principles of research ethics • explain the key principles of data protection, privacy policy and sensitive data

Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Health and well-being