Nursing and Midwifery Sciences

The Bioethics course revolves around the following contents: Principle of beneficence Principle of non-maleficence Principle of autonomy Principle of justice Right of mentally competent patients to refuse treatment Refusal of treatment from legal guardians of mentally incompetent patients Advance health care directives Palliative care Clinical research ethics Medically assisted reproduction Themes at the request of the students

There are no specific requisite skills in order for students to fully comprehend the topics and subject matter relative to the Bioethics course.

Students will be provided with digital booklets in Powerpoint format. Moreover, students may consider availing themselves of the following textbook as they see fit: Borsellino P., Bioetica tra “morali” e diritto. Raffaello Cortina Editore, Milano, 2018.

In light of the need for a solid theoretical grounding, the Bioethics course shall be held via direct teaching and exemplifications, in an attempt to prompt students into constant interaction.

Course attendance is mandatory.

The Bioethics exam consists of 16 multiple choice quizzes on all the topics covered by the program. Examinations will take place at the end of the course.

In light of the need for a solid theoretical grounding, the Bioethics course shall be held via direct teaching and exemplifications, in an attempt to prompt students into constant interaction.