Information Package / Course Catalogue
Ethics in Emergency Situations
Course Code: İAY010
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To understand ethical principles in emergency situations and to increase ethical behavior and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in decision-making processes.

Course Content

The concept of ethics, health ethics, ethical principles in emergency health services, patient rights, confidentiality and privacy, decision-making processes, professional responsibilities, ethical dilemmas, communication in emergency situations, ethical relationships with patients and families, case studies

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Gürkan YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the concept of ethics and the basic principles of health ethics.
2.Understanding ethical principles in emergency health services.
3.Gaining awareness of patient rights and privacy.
4.Understanding ethical decision-making processes.
5.5 Gaining the ability to learn and apply professional ethical responsibilities in emergency situations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Beauchamp TL, Childress JF. Principles of Biomedical Ethics. 7th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2013.
2.Understanding ethical principles in emergency health services.
3.Gaining awareness of patient rights and privacy.
4.Understanding ethical decision-making processes.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Introduction to the Course, What is Ethics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic Principles of Health Ethics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ethical Principles in Emergencies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Patient Rights and Privacy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ethical Decision Making Processes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Professional Responsibilities and Ethical Dilemmas
Week 7 - Theoretical
Confidentiality and Information Sharing
Week 8 - Theoretical
Communication and Ethics in Emergencies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical Relationships with Patients and Families
Week 10 - Theoretical
Case Studies
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Healthcare Professionals' Rights and Ethics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Problems Encountered in the Application of Ethical Principles
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Assessment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Rate1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment18816
Laboratory110111
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)78
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026