ST. ANTHONY COLLEGE OF ROXAS CITY, INC.

San Roque Extension, Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines 5800 Member, DC-SLMES Philippines Empowering Communities, Building Futures! + COLLEGE OF NURSING S.Y. 2013-2014 SYLLABUS Vision: A Christ-centered institution committed to empowering communities of learners into inner-directed Vincentian leaders and advocates of persons who are living in poverty. Specific Objectives for Nursing: At the end of this course, the Nursing Students shall have: (Ref: The 9 Specific Objectives for Nursing) 1. been formed totally as a person - physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually; able to assume any role as a member of a group, or a leader; 2. appreciated and mastered the application of general education concepts and basic operational skills e.g. language/communication, mathematics, natural sciences, physics, humanities, laws/jurisprudence, etc.; 3. developed the good habits of reading, of analytical thinking, or articulating verbally and in writing, and engaging in search for new knowledge as in research and scientific investigation; 4. learned to integrate in the Nursing profession, and in their personal life, the basic teachings of the Catholic faith and the 9 Vincentian Core Values: Advocacy for persons living in poverty, Compassionate Service, Respect for Human Dignity, Commitment to Vincentian Excellence, Co-responsibility, Social Responsibility, Social Commitment, Solidarity and Simplicity, as guide for their general conduct, ways of doing things, and making decisions; 5. lived out the Vincentian Core Values, hence exuding the qualities characteristic of Advocates of persons living in poverty - Charitable, Compassionate, Creative, Competent, Christ-centered able to engage in community development outreach activities. 6. lived out the Values learned in SACR, hence are Filipino Nurses who Love God, Love People, and Love Country, able to contribute to the development of society and the growth of the Church. Course Title: Bioethics Credit: 3 units Contact Hours/Semester: 54 Hrs. Prerequisite: Logic, Philosophy of the Human Person Placement: Second Year, First Semester Course Description: This course deals with the application of ethico-moral and legal concept and principles to issues that affect the practice of Nursing. These provide the basis for appropriate decision making given varied situations, to prepare the learner to render effective, efficient and safe nursing care. Furthermore, related nursing experience provides opportunities to concretize commitment to nursing. The critical

thinking process shall be used in the unit with the object to develop the intellectual capacity to conceptualize and contextualize what students know to particular ethico-moral and legal issues. Course Objectives: At the end of the course and given actual and relevant simulated situations/conditions, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the concept, theories and principles of bioethics in nursing and health and, 2. Apply relevant bioethical principles in nursing and Health related situations. Course Outline: I. PART ONE: MORAL PHILOSOPHY AND BIOETHICS

A. Human Existence and Ethics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Moral Philosophy Ethical Postulates Types of Ethics Bioethics as Applied Ethics Evolutionary Phases of Bioethical Studies Dominant Themes in Bioethical Inquiry

B. Ethical Schools of Thought (One) 1. 2. 3. 4. Ethical Relativism Situation Ethics Pragmatism Utilitarianism

C. Ethical Schools of Thought (Two) 1. 2. 3. 4. II. Kants Ethics Rosss Ethics Rawlss Theory of Justice Natural Law Ethics

PART TWO: MORAL ISSUES (ONE)

A. The Moral Issue of Abortion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Meaning and Types of Abortion The Moral Issue Immediate Hominization Delayed Animation Pre-Implantation /period Cell Division Process Curettage Three General Viewpoints of Abortion Pro-life Movement Effects of Abortion Pro-choice Movement

B. The Moral Issue of Euthanasia 1. 2. 3. 4. Meaning and Cases of Euthanasia The Problem of Human Dignity Different Views Application of Ethical Theories

C. The Moral Issue of Suicide 1. 2. 3. 4. Meaning and Causes of Suicide The Cons of Suicide The Pros of Suicide Application of Ethical Theories

D. The Moral Issue of Birth Deformities 1. 2. 3. 4. Meaning and Common Cause of Birth Deformities Types of Deformities Retrospect Application of Ethical Theories

E. Redefinition and Determination of Death 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Need to Redefine Death Several Definitions of Death In the Medical Context Attitude Towards Death Several Views of Death Application of Ethical Theories

F. The Moral Issue of Paternalism and Truth-Telling 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Definition and Types of Paternalism In the Medical Context Justifications for Personal Paternalism Justifications for State Paternalism Application of Ethical Theories Truth-telling Justifications for Truth-telling Confidentiality Application of Ethical Theories

G. The Moral Issue of Patients Rights 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Meaning of Patients Rights Types of Patients Rights Four Major Elements of Informed Consent Limitations of a Patients Rights In the Medical Context The Rights of Patients

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PART THREE: MORAL ISSUES (TWO)

A. The Moral issues of Contraception and Sterilization 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Meaning of Contraception Meaning of Sterilization Types of Sterilization Justifications of Contraception Methods of Contraception or Family Planning Application of Ethical Theories

B. The Moral Issue of Artificial Insemination 1. 2. 3. 4. Definition and Types of Artificial Insemination Justification for AIH Justification for AID Application of Ethical Theories

C. The Moral Issue of Human Experimentation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The Nuremberg Code Justifications of Human Experimentation Medical Therapy and Medical Research Informed Voluntary Consent Drug Testing and the Use of Placebos Single-bind and Double-bind Test Design Justifications of the Use of Placebos Criticisms Researches Involving Children, Prisoners, the Poor, and Fetuses Application of Ethical Theories

D. The Moral Issue of Genetic Engineering 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Genetic Engineering Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes Genetic Testing Prenatal Diagnosis Genetic Screening Genetic Intervention In Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer Surrogate Motherhood Sperm and Zygote Banking Sex Selection Sex Change Operations Organic Transplants Cloning Application of Ethical Theories

E. The Moral Issue of Behavior Control and Claim to Health Care 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Lobotomy Types of Psychosurgical Operations Chemotherapy Psychotherapy Electrical Stimulation of the Brain Aversion Therapy Application of Ethical Theories The Individuals Inherent Dignity Medical Individualism Social Commitment Allocation of Scarce Resources Application of Ethical Theories

F. The Morality of Human Sexuality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Meaning of Sex to the Individual Mutual Experience of Each Others Worth An Appeal for Mutual Care Sharing Each Others Being Self-discovery as Persons Making Each be Truly Himself Pain of Unrequited Love Affirmation of Situated Freedom Moral Discipline Ones Inhumanity to Another Commitment and Responsibility Safeguarding the Others Value Responsibility to and for One Another Humanizing and Dehumanizing Types of Sexual Deviation In the Medical Context Preventive Measures of Sex Deviation Pornography and Prostitution In the Moral Context Sexual Anomalies and Ailments Sexually Transmitted Diseases Application of Ethical Theories

Grading System: Class Standing: Attendance/Attitude Seatwork/Assignments/Recitation Quizzes/Unit Test Periodical Examination Total

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-30% -40% -100%

References: 1. Bioethics and Moral Decisions by Florentino T. Timbreza 2. Ethics of Health Care: A Guideline for Clinical Practice by Edge Groves 3. Ethics and Issues in Contemporary Nursing by Burkhard and Nathaniel

Prepared by: SR. MARY JOHN MACIAS L. VILLEZA, O.P., R.N., MA.Ed. Instructor

Reviewed/ Recommending Approval: MRS. EDEL B. DEGALA, R.N., M.S.N., M.M. Academic Coordinator ________________________________ Date

Approved by: SR. EDITHA A. BAGAYAUA, D.C., R.N., M.A.N. Dean, College of Nursing ________________________________ Date