Curricular Unit:			Code:
Ethics and Professional Deontology			845EDPR
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
3	Undergraduate	Nutrition Sciences	3 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
		Portuguese/English	39
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
This curricular unit aims to provide students with instruments and methods of ethical reflection on recurrent or emerging issues that arise in the exercise of different professions in the area of Health Sciences. The instruments and methods of ethical reflection will be applied to the knowledge acquired on the various topics indicated in the contents. It also aims to transmit knowledge in the field of professional deontology of the specialist in Nutrition Science.
Syllabus:
Part I. Ethics 1. Definition of concepts: ethics, deontology, law 2. Analysis: Main theoretical and practical positions 3. Main supervisory bodies 4. Legal regulation system 5. European Union Framework 6. Case studies in Health 7. Analysis: the GDPR 8. Submission: Portfolios Part II. Deontology 1. Nutrition Science in Portugal 2. The Order of Nutritionists 3. International Structures 4. Case Studies 5. Topics and problems Submission: Test
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
Syllabus contents focus on the reflective thinking on ethical and deontological issues in the area of health, with a focus on Nutrition Science. This critical thinking shall ensure that the future professional activity will be based on ethical values, thus contributing to a more humanized approach, that respects the values of integrity and responsibility.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
Active, collaborative and expository methodologies: 1. Problem solving in small groups; 2. Brainstorming sessions of topics and issues to be researched by students; 3. Supervision of the research done by the students; 4. Summary and synthesis of the research done by the students and group discussion; Assessment: Parte I (Ethics) - Portfolios (60% of final assessment); Parte II (Deontology) - Test (40% of final assessment). Students must do both assessment moments. Examination Session - Exam (100%)
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The teaching methodologies adopted for this curricular unit are consistent with the defined goals, since they potentiate students' knowledge and their active participation in classes through active and collaborative learning strategies, combined with traditional and expository methods. The professor will be a facilitator of the student's learning process, providing the capacity for analysis, discussion and reflection of concepts with the practice of Nutrition Science. Active and expository methodologies - assessment: individual work, written test and participation/attendance in class.
Reading:
Fidalgo, A. (2017). Ética mínima : pequeno guia para tempos difíceis, 2ª ed., Lisboa: Gradiva. BFP 17/FID/98455 Gomarasca, P. (2017). Direito de excluir ou dever de acolher? A migração forçada como questão ética, REMHU: Revista Interdisciplinar da Mobilidade Humana, Nº 50, pp. 11-24. BFP 314.7/REM (Nº50,2017) Ordem dos Nutricionistas (s/d). https://www.ordemdosnutricionistas.pt Rucker, R.B., Rucker, M. (2016). Nutrition: ethical issues and challenges, Nutrition Research, 36(11), Nov., pp. 1183-1192. Disponível em: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2016.10.006 Schwalbach, João (2013). O trabalhador de saúde perante a dor e os cuidados paliativos. Dor, Vol. 21, N.º 4, pp. 7-12. Disponível em: https://www.apeddor.org/images/revista_dor/pdf/2013_04.pdf BAC 616.8-009.7/DOR(nº 4,2013) Serrão, D. (2015). Saúde: ética ou éticas, Sobre saúde, pp. 41-56. BRR 614.2/SOB(I)(1ex.)/91575