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This course aims to introduce students to the basic principles of professional ethics in healthcare and the standards and values that guide responsible healthcare practices. It covers basic ethical concepts, foundations of ethical decision-making in clinical situations, and the legal and professional responsibilities of healthcare workers. It also discusses contemporary ethical issues related to patient rights, confidentiality of information, informed consent, the relationship between the service provider and the beneficiary, in addition to ethical challenges in scientific research and clinical practice. The technological aspect of this course is linked to discussing the responsible use of artificial intelligence through cases addressing privacy, bias, and data confidentiality, with AI applications used critically. |