Kaplan Seminar 1

Unit 1-Chapter 1

Welcome Hello and welcome to our first

seminar session for HS 101! This evening, we will review the

syllabus, course expectations, and policies

Also, we will examine the nature of ethics, and compare the terms “ethics” and “values”

Syllabus First, we’ll examine the important aspects of

the syllabus:A. Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation: Discussion: 9 Discussions at 30 points each-270 points Biography Assignment: 20 points-20 points Seminar: 9 Seminars at 10 points each-90 points Projects: 3 projects at 100 points-300 points Exams: 3 exams at 40 points each-120 points Final Exam: 200 points Total: 1000 points

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SyllabusB. Instructor’s Grading Criteria/Timetable: All course assignments submitted on time will be graded

within five days of their due date (the Sunday of the following unit).

Late work will be graded within five days of the submission date.

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SyllabusC. Late Work Policy: Extenuating Circumstances: If you have extenuating

circumstances that prevent you from completing projects, quizzes, seminars or participating in the class, please contact the instructor to make alternative arrangements.

The possibility of alternative arrangements is at the discretion of the instructor.

Active communication is the key to overcoming any hurdles you may encounter during the term.

Syllabus It is your responsibility to inform the instructor (ahead of

time, whenever possible) of extenuating circumstances that might prevent you from completing work by the assigned deadline.

In those situations, we will work together to come up with a mutually acceptable alternative.

Prior notification does not automatically result in a waiver of the late penalties.

Syllabus Please note that evaluation of extenuating circumstances

is at the discretion of the instructor and documentation may be required for verification of the extenuating circumstance.

Examples of extenuating circumstances may include but are not limited to:

personal/family member hospitalization, death in the family, weather/environmental evacuation due to fire/hurricane, active military assignment where internet connectivity is

unavailable for a limited time period. Computer-related issues, internet connectivity issues,

and clinical blocks are not considered extenuating circumstances.

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Without Extenuating Circumstances: ·         Up to one week late 20% deduction in points·         After one week late 30% deduction in points·         No work will be accepted more than two (2) weeks after the due date.

Note: In order for you to make up a quiz and/or exam, you must contact your instructor by email at least one day previous to the day you want to make up the quiz and/or exam. If you do not, the system will not allow entrance into the quiz or exam.

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SyllabusD. Rubrics These are used to evaluate your work

They are guidelines that can be used as you work on your assignments

Your syllabus contains rubrics for: Projects Seminar (Option 1 and Option 2) Discussion Boards

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Syllabus Please make sure to study the

rubrics for all assignments

This will help you to earn the maximum number of points as you complete your work

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SyllabusF. Incompletes:

Incompletes provide students with limited additional time to complete coursework after the term’s end.

To be considered for an incomplete, you should have completed approximately 75% of the coursework.

Please see the Kaplan University catalog for further information. Whether or not to grant an incomplete is your instructor’s decision.

The deadline for requesting an incomplete for the August C Track term is Monday, October 20th, 2008. Incomplete coursework is due November 7th, 2009.

SyllabusE. Netiquette Interactions in an online classroom are

in written form. Your comfort level with expressing ideas

and feelings in writing will add to your success in an online course.

The ability to write is necessary, but you also need to understand what is considered appropriate when communicating online.

Syllabus As a Kaplan University student, you should be aware of

the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines:

1. Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it.2. Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as "flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated.3. Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm.

Syllabus4. Keep messages short and to the

point.5. Always practice good grammar,

punctuation, and composition. This shows that you’ve taken the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates' work.

6. Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges.

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7. Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.

8. Use spell check!9. You should also review and refer to

the Electronic Communications Policy contained in the most recent Kaplan University Catalog.

Syllabus Please read the syllabus to learn

about Kaplan’s policies regarding other important subjects, such as: Attendance/Tardiness Plagiarism/Academic Dishonesty Undergraduate Academic Appeals

Course Policies and Expectations

Typically, the syllabus will be used as the standard default policies for the course

Please feel free to contact me via email if you encounter a personal situation or problem that will affect your performance in the class

If I cannot answer your questions, I will contact my department manager and/or department chair for guidance

Syllabus and Course Policies Any additional questions regarding

the syllabus and/or course policies?

Chapter 1 Medical law, ethics, and bioethics

are subjects that are closely related• It can sometimes be difficult to determine

the differences between these subjects

• Yet they do have differences

•Let’s examine these differences a bit further. . .

Chapter 1-pg. 6 What does the term “Law” mean to

you?•Laws- rules or actions prescribed by an authority such as the federal government and the court system that have a binding legal force

Chapter 1-pg. 6 Is medical law vastly different from

standard law?

•Medical law addresses legal rights and obligations that affect patients and protect individual rights, including those of healthcare employees

•Medical law specifically addresses healthcare issues involving patients and healthcare employees

Chapter 1-pg. 7 Medical laws affect the entire

healthcare industry in a uniform manner

•Medical Practice Acts have been established in all 50 states by statute and they apply specifically to the way medicine is practiced in a particular state

•But what about Medical Practice Acts? How do they affect healthcare?

Chapter 1-pg.7 What else is significant about

Medical Practice Acts?•They define the meaning of the “practice of medicine” as well as requirements and methods of licensure

•Medical Practice Acts also define what constitutes unprofessional conduct in a particular state

Chapter 1-pgs. 7-8 What constitutes unprofessional

conduct in healthcare?

•Practicing medicine without a license

•Impaired ability to practice medicine due to addiction or mental illness

•Conviction of a felony

•Insufficient record keeping

Chapter 1-pg. 8 What constitutes unprofessional

conduct in healthcare?•Allowing an unlicensed person to practice medicine

•Physical abuse of patients

•Prescribing drugs in excessive amounts

Chapter 1-pg. 8 What do the terms “ethics” and

“morals” mean to you?

•Ethics and morals are closely linked because ethics is the branch of philosophy related to morals, moral principles, and moral judgments

•Morals is the quality of being virtuous or practicing the right conduct

Chapter 1-pg. 8 Ethics uses reason and logic to

analyze problems and find solutions

• Generally, ethics is concerned with the actions and practices that are directed at improving the welfare of people in a moral way

Chapter 1-pg. 8 Why is medical ethics considered

to be a specific type of ethics?

•Because it is specifically related to the practice of medicine

•It is based upon principles regulating the behavior of health care professionals (doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, etc.)•Medical ethics also applies to patients, relatives, and the community at large

Chapter 1-pgs. 9-10 How can ethics be categorized?

1.Utilitarianism- an ethical theory based upon the principle of the greatest good for the greatest number

•Concerned with the impact of final outcomes on the welfare of society as a whole

•Supports the theory that the ends justifies the means

Chapter 1-pgs. 9-10 2. Rights-Based Ethics

•Also called natural-rights ethical theory

•Places the primary emphasis on a person’s individual rights

•This theory is based on justice; rights belong to all people purely by virtue of their being human

Chapter 1- pgs. 9-10 3. Duty-Based Ethics

•This type of ethics focuses on performing one’s duty to various people and institutions (parents, employers, employees, and customers/patients)•This approach may cause us to encounter conflicting opinions about what is actually our “duty” or responsibility

Chapter 1-pgs. 9-10 4. Virtue-Based Ethics

•A virtue is a character trait that is morally valued•Virtue-based ethics focuses on people, not necessarily on the decisions or principles that are involved in a situation

•Ethical decisions are based on examples of virtues and good character traits (integrity, trust, respect, empathy, generosity, truthfulness, ability to admit mistake)

Chapter 1-pg. 15 Human beings face ethical

dilemmas everyday What is a method that we can use

to evaluate these types of dilemmas?

•The Three-Step Ethics Model

Chapter 1-pg. 15 The Three-Step Ethics Model

1. Is It Legal?

2. Is It Balanced-is there now an imbalance so that one person or group suffers or benefits more than another as a result of your action

3. How does it make me feel?

Chapter 1- pg. 18 How is ethics different from

bioethics?•Ethics emphasizes improving the welfare of people in a moral way

•Ethics uses the actions and practices of individuals to focus on morally improving the welfare of people

Chapter 1- pg. 18 Bioethics is a branch of applied

ethics•It refers to the moral dilemmas and issues that occur in today’s society as a result of advances in medicine and medical research

Chapter 1 As they say in Hollywood, “That’s A

Wrap!!”

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