aZLET011p Ethics in Dentistry - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0.5/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Zdeňka Barešová (lecturer)
PhDr. Pavel Humpolíček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Bc. Michal Koščík, Ph.D. et Ph.D. (lecturer)
Leandro Loriga, M.Sc., Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Martin Loučka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Tatiana Malatincová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
MUDr. Rastislav Šumec, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D.
Department of Medical Psychology and Ethics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Blanka Suchá
Supplier department: Department of Medical Psychology and Ethics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Mon 15. 9. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 22. 9. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 29. 9. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 6. 10. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 13. 10. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 20. 10. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 27. 10. 15:30–17:10 A19/112, Mon 3. 11. 15:30–17:10 A19/112
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
Understand the basic concepts of medical ethics. Understand the relationship between ethics and morality, ethics and law. Get to know the most important topics of medical ethics. Involve ethical principles in communication, decision-making, and patient care.
Learning outcomes
The student will acquire knowledge and skills in the field of ethics in health care, become familiar with the basic principles of medical ethics and dilemmas concerning the life of an individual (e.g. birth, death, allocation of resources, organ donation) as well as legal and ethical standards in the provision of health care (e.g. informed consent, institute of advance wishes, principles of medical ethics). Emphasis is placed on a deeper understanding of fundamental (bio)ethical issues in the form of discussions, where different opinions are often heard. Students will learn to cultivate their opinions and present appropriate argumentative procedures supported by reading recommended sources. The course also focuses on ethical issues of practicing the healthcare profession, introduces the integration of ethical principles into the Code of Ethics for non/medical healthcare professionals, and addresses ethical dilemmas in the actions and behavior of healthcare professionals towards patients and clients.
Key topics
Ethics and law - key topics. The story and role of ethics in medicine. Theoretical foundations of medical ethics. Ethical laws and their origin. Four principles of medical ethics. Informed consent. Ethical regulation of research. The slippery slope concept and its relevance to medical decision-making. Conflict of interest in medicine. Alternative, holistic, and integrative approaches in medicine. Ethical aspects of telemedicine/eHealth in the process of integration into clinical practice.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Medical ethics. Edited by Michael Boylan. 2nd ed. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell, 2014, xvi, 386. ISBN 9781118494752. info
  • JOHNSON, Alan G. Making sense of medical ethics : a hands-on guide. Edited by Paul R. V. Johnson. London: Hodder Arnold, 2006, xii, 222. ISBN 9780340925591. info
  • JONSEN, Albert R. A short history of medical ethics. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000, xi, 153. ISBN 0195134559. info
    not specified
  • Jonsen, A. R., Siegler, M., & Winslade, W. J. (2019). Klinická etika: Praktický přístup k etickým rozhodnutím v klinické medicíně. Triton.
  • HAŠKOVCOVÁ, Helena. Lékařská etika. Čtvrté, aktualizované a r. Praha: Galén, 2015, 225 stran. ISBN 9788074922046. info
  • ŠIMEK, Jiří. Lékařská etika. 1. vydání. Praha: Grada, 2015, 222 stran. ISBN 9788024753065. info
  • VÁCHA, Marek Orko; Radana KÖNIGOVÁ and Miloš MAUER. Základy moderní lékařské etiky. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál, 2012, 302 s. ISBN 9788073677800. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
Lectures, discussions, case studies, self-study
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
Active participation in classes and discussions is required. Oral colloquium.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

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The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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