ONC8008 : Ethical Dimensions of Cancer/Palliative Care (E-learning)
ONC8008 : Ethical Dimensions of Cancer/Palliative Care (E-learning)
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mx Jan Deckers
- Lecturer: Dr Thomas Chadwick
- Owning School: Pharmacy
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
The module provides an introduction to health care ethics, with a particular focus on the issues raised in the treatment and care of patients with cancer and those receiving palliative care. The module aims to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the ethical issues raised in oncology and palliative care.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will cover the following topics:
- An introduction to health care ethics
– Law, ethics and professionalism
– Disclosure of information
– Confidentiality, truth telling and errors
– Consent
– Ethical issues in research
– End-of-life issues- decision making for those who are incapacitated
– End-of-life issues - futility
– End-of-life issues - withholding and withdrawing treatment
– End-of-life issues – physician-assisted suicide euthanasia
– Complementary and alternative therapies
– Resource allocation
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
•Describe commonly applied ethical frameworks
•Describe relevant law and professional guidance.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of this module students will able to:
•Recognise ethical issues which arise from the provision of treatment, and care, in oncology and palliative care
•Critically apply principles of ethical reasoning to contemporary issues in clinical practice
•Appropriately apply ethical theories to clinical decision making
•Critically appraise the ethical issues emerging from their research proposal
•Evaluate the ethical issues related to the provision of cancer treatments
•Critically examine the interface between legal, professional, and ethical perspectives on contemporary challenges in cancer/palliative care.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Independent assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 4:00 | 48:00 | Online content |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Supplemental reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Via Reflective Journal |
| Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 11 | 1:00 | 11:00 | Online discussion, via Discussion boards |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The design of the on-line materials encourages students to explore and deepen their understanding of the ethical issues which arise from the provision of cancer/palliative care. The on-line asynchronous discussions focus on issues raised through the completion of weekly activities, reading and reflection. The outcomes of these discussions will not only facilitate networking but also allow students to relate the information to their own experiences and issues in contemporary clinical practice.
Formative feedback via peer feedback in online discussion sessions and module leader feedback following on-line drop-in sessions and reading of draft essays allows students to monitor their understanding against the learning outcomes.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 90 | 2000 Words |
| Portfolio | 2 | M | 10 | Participation in collaborative e-learning activities throughout the module. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The summative essay encourages critical application of the relevant ethical frameworks and professional guidance to a relevant example or scenario from clinical practice.
The participation grade rewards the student's engagement with the collaborative activities.
If a student fails the participation assessment and needs to undertake a re-sit, the student will have to
complete a different form of assessment. The student will be asked to look at 3 participation activities as identified by the module leader/team and submit a 750 word written summary (approx. 250 words per
activity).
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ONC8008's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- ONC8008's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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