B-KUL-E09B3A End-of-Life Decisions

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General information

Academic year: 2011-2012 Study points: 3 Language: English Difficulty: Advanced Duration: 30.0 hours  Periodicity: Taught in the second semester POC: Interuniversitaire POC Master of Bioethics This course cannot be followed within the context of an exam contract

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Pijnenburg Martien

Aims

The aim of this course is to examine the ethical dimensions of palliative care. The learning goals are to educate participants on a range of ethical subjects which are currently the focus of debate in palliative care. An extensive understanding will be provided into the moral and philosophical foundations of the concept and practice of palliative care.  

Previous knowledge

The students should have a basic knowledge of the medical aspects about palliative care and euthanasia and of the ethical debates about palliative care and euthanasia. 

Content

The aim of this course is to examine the ethical dimensions of palliative care. Examples are taken from the hospice care for cancer patients and nursing home care for demented people. First, the concept and history of palliative care will be analyzed. Second, images of death and dying in modern culture and contemporary life will be explored. Third, the philosophical struggle to understand pain and suffering will be the focus of attention. Finally, the tensions between palliative care and the present-day euthanasia movement will be critically discussed. Attention will also be paid to terminal sedation. 

This course is included in

Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics   (Required)  

Course Material

Articles and literature
Syllabus
Slides, transparencies, courseware
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Activities

		B-KUL-E09B3a End-of-Life Decisions
	General information Study points: 3.00 Language: English Category: Lectures Duration: 30.0 hours  Periodicity: Taught in the second semester POC: Interuniversitaire POC Master of Bioethics Taught by Pijnenburg Martien Aims The students will acquire an extensive understanding into the moral and philosophical foundations of the concept and practice of palliative care. The student is familiar with a range of ethical subjects which are currently the focus of debate in palliative care.   Content The aim of this course is to examine the ethical dimensions of palliative care. Examples are taken from the hospice care for cancer patients and nursing home care for demented people. First, the concept and history of palliative care will be analyzed. Second, images of death and dying in modern culture and contemporary life will be explored. Third, the philosophical struggle to understand pain and suffering will be the focus of attention. Finally, the tensions between palliative care and the present-day euthanasia movement will be critically discussed. Attention will also be paid to terminal sedation.

Evaluation

		B-KUL-E29B3a Evaluation : End-of-Life Decisions
	Evaluation description Examination type:     oral with written preparation When?: final examination during examination period Evaluation type:     Closed book