Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ethics in Health Management SKY635 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 10.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery The course is delivered through theoretical lectures, group discussions, case studies, and student presentations. Ethical decision-making processes are supported by simulations and practical activities.
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. Melek TERZİ ÖZMEN
Instructor(s)
Goals The objective of this course is to teach the importance of ethical principles and decision-making processes in healthcare management, enhance students’ ability to address ethical dilemmas, and ensure the implementation of ethical standards in healthcare management.
Course Content The course focuses on ethical theories, principles, and practices in healthcare management. Topics include patient rights, employee rights, resource allocation, information confidentiality, and professional ethics in healthcare. Additionally, ethical dilemmas are analyzed through real-life case studies.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understand ethical principles and theories in healthcare management.
2 Apply ethical standards related to patient and employee rights.
3 Make ethical decisions regarding information confidentiality and data management.
4 Analyze ethics in resource allocation and healthcare policies.
5 Resolve ethical dilemmas and make appropriate decisions.
6 Develop ethical leadership skills.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to ethical concepts Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
2. Week Ethical theories in healthcare management Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
3. Week Patient rights and ethics Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Employee rights and professional ethics Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Information confidentiality and ethics in data management Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Ethical allocation of resources Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
7. Week Ethical decision-making processes Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Ethical dilemmas in real-life cases Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
10. Week Leadership and ethics in healthcare Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Implementation of ethical standards Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Ethics in healthcare policies Interview, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Presentation of group projects Presentation (Preparation), Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week General assessment and course wrap-up Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Ability to identify the health needs of the community and the demand for health services
2 Ability to develop service delivery models that can meet the health needs of the community and the demand for healthcare services
3 Ability to conduct economic and financial analysis of healthcare services
4 Ability to manage human resources and provide leadership
6 Ability to assess and enhance health outcomes
8 Ability to use information management systems in the effective, efficient planning, evaluation, and improvement of healthcare services
9 Ability to apply marketing principles and methods to meet the community's healthcare needs effectively, with quality, efficiency, and equity
11 Ability to work effectively, efficiently, and ethically with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders within and outside the institution
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Evrensel Değerler Bağlamında Etik, Şebnem Aslan, Demet Akarçay Ulutaş, EĞİTİM YAYINEVİ, 2021.
  • Modern Sağlık Yönetiminde Temel Konular, EĞİTİM YAYINEVİ, Sait Söyler, 2024.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 14 3 42
Presentation (Preparation) 11 1 11
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Homework 1 4 5 20
Homework 2 4 5 20
Final 1 60 60
Classroom Activities 1 20 20
Total Workload 255
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0