Law and Ethics in the Health Sector
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The course aims at the following educational objectives:
- Knowledge of the conceptual foundations of the subject, of the main current theories and of the state of the art of the current discussion;
- Ability to re-elaborate the topics covered by the lessons and to apply the theoretical cases to concrete situations;
- Use of an appropriate language in the presentation of the problems and in the argumentation for or against a certain choice.
- Knowledge of the conceptual foundations of the subject, of the main current theories and of the state of the art of the current discussion;
- Ability to re-elaborate the topics covered by the lessons and to apply the theoretical cases to concrete situations;
- Use of an appropriate language in the presentation of the problems and in the argumentation for or against a certain choice.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have taken over the contents of the course, will have developed adequate argumentative skills and will have acquired appropriate competences to favor the continuation of studies with a deeper awareness of the juridical and moral dimension of some organizational and managerial problems in the health sector.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
More specific information on the delivery modes of training activities for academic year 2021-22 will be provided over the coming months, based on the evolution of the public health situation.
Course syllabus
Il programma dell'insegnamento prevede la presentazione e trattazione dei seguenti argomenti:
Che cosa sono etica e diritto
The relationship between law and ethics
The ideas of health law and ethics
The concept of health
The value of health
The right to health
The idea of health justice
Social justice and allocative justice in the health sector
Alternative conceptions of health justice
Case studies: Covid-19, blood sector, rare diseases
Further info concerning the course content will be provided on https://ariel.unimi.it
Che cosa sono etica e diritto
The relationship between law and ethics
The ideas of health law and ethics
The concept of health
The value of health
The right to health
The idea of health justice
Social justice and allocative justice in the health sector
Alternative conceptions of health justice
Case studies: Covid-19, blood sector, rare diseases
Further info concerning the course content will be provided on https://ariel.unimi.it
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Teaching methods
The teaching includes lectures with strong student involvement, in the form of group discussions initiated by the teacher or by the students themselves.
Attendance is optional, but strongly recommended.
Attendance is optional, but strongly recommended.
Teaching Resources
The exam will focus on:
1. Paola Russo, Salute e giustizia sociale, Rubbettino, 2016.
2. Materiale distribuito a lezione e tempestivamente caricato sulla piattaforma Ariel (https://ariel.unimi.it).
1. Paola Russo, Salute e giustizia sociale, Rubbettino, 2016.
2. Materiale distribuito a lezione e tempestivamente caricato sulla piattaforma Ariel (https://ariel.unimi.it).
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be oral and aims to verify the knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of the subject, the ability to organize this knowledge discursively, the ability to develop a critical reasoning on the contents of the subject, the quality of the exposure and the lexicon used.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day subject to previous appointment by email required
Department / OnLine Teams or by other Platform up to Students' request