Module NHS-4509:
Legal & Ethical Concepts

Overview

Ethical theories and decision making including how contextual factors affecting decision making Introduction to sources of law and legislation Compassionate leadership and intelligent kindness
The role of regulatory bodies, legal and professional accountability and professional standards The duty of candour, raising and escalating concerns and near miss and major incident report Confidentiality and GDPR Informed consent and engagement in person-centred decision making Capacity, best interest decision making and advocacy Gillick competence and consent for minors Protection of liberty safeguards Safeguarding to include child protection and domestic violence Equality and diversity, dignity and respect for the person, their family or carers End of life decision making, organ donation Additional content to be included to reflect topical and student led issues for IPE and those identified during clinical placements

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -C- to C+ Grade: 50 - 59%To achieve a ‘pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate good understanding and some critical evaluation of the underlying principles of reflective practice and the professional, legal and ethical requirements of clinical practice to support person-centred care. -good -B- to B+ Grade: 60 - 69%To achieve a ‘good pass’ the student will be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and critical evaluation of the underlying principles of reflective practice and the professional, legal and ethical requirements of clinical practice to support person-centred care. -excellent -A- to A* Grade: 70 > To achieve an ‘excellent pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and critical evaluation of the underlying principles of reflective practice and the professional, legal and ethical requirements of clinical practice to support person-centred care.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate and utilise theories and models of reflection to appraise how reflective practice contributes to professional development and the use of evidence to support person-centred practice.

• Critically evaluate the development of moral theories, ethical principles, common law and legislation and their relevance to person-centred decision making.

• Critically evaluate the requirements of being an accountable professional who is and able to work within the requirements of The Code: Professional Standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018).

• Critically review the legal and ethical rights of patients with diverse needs and how this knowledge is used as part of evidence-based practice to support personal and inter-professional decision making.