HEMS410 Health Legislation

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
NURSING PR.
Code HEMS410
Name Health Legislation
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Dr. Osman BİLGİN
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

The aim is to help students recognize professional errors and ensure patient and employee safety throughout their education and work life.

Course Content

This course covers the following topics: Malpractice, Conceptual Framework, Definitions Specific to Malpractice, Human Rights, Patient Rights, Healthcare Worker Rights, Patient Safety, Healthcare Worker Safety, Fault and Liability, Legal Responsibilities of Healthcare Workers, Case Studies and Analyses.

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Sert G. (2019). Uluslararası Bildirgeler ve Tıp Etiği Açısından Hasta Hakları. Seçkin Yayıncılık, İstanbul.

Notes

Demirhan Erdemir A, Öncel Ö, Aksoy Ş. (2003). Çağdaş Tıp Etiği. Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, İstanbul. Ecevit Alpar Ş, Bahçecik N, Karabacak Ü. (2013). Çağdaş Hemşirelikte Etik. Medikal Yayıncılık, İstanbul.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 They use advancements in nursing and scientific methods in their practice.
LO02 They know the factors that can affect nursing care practices in health and/or disease situations.
LO03 They know how to utilize evidence-based practices in meeting the healthcare needs of both healthy and sick individuals.
LO04 The student knows and protects patient rights.
LO05 He/she defines malpractice.
LO06 The student knows and applies malpractice prevention measures.
LO07 They protect and defend the patients they care for against malpractice allegations.
LO08 Malpraktisin cezai yaptırımlarını bilir.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the structure and functioning of the human body; evaluates healthy and sick individuals and plans appropriate nursing care
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the basic needs and factors affecting the health status of individuals, families, and society 2
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Plans care for health protection and promotion by using concepts, theories, and effective communication techniques specific to nursing. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses scientific methods and evidence-based practices in nursing care.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Effectively applies learning and teaching processes in nursing services. 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows health policies, as well as duties, authorities, and responsibilities in legislation and management processes. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific knowledge production and problem-solving methods. 2
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Acts in accordance with ethical principles, human rights, and social values. 5
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Participates in policies, projects, and activities aimed at improving public health. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Takes responsibility for solving professional problems.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Is open to lifelong learning and continuously develops oneself. 3
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Takes responsibility as an effective member of the healthcare team. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Develops oneself in professional, scientific, social, and cultural fields; uses a foreign language in their profession.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Uses information and communication technologies appropriate to their field.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Determines nursing care priorities in situations such as disasters and epidemics, and takes an active role in crisis management.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Concept of Malpractice reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Terms related to malpractice reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Texts related to Human Rights reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Healthcare Workers' Rights reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Patient Rights reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Patient Safety reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Employee Safety reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Fault and responsibility reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Legal responsibilities of healthcare professionals reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Criminal sanctions for malpractice reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Examples of malpractice related to pharmaceutical administration. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Examples of malpractice related to infection. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Examples of Malpractice Related to Communication and Record Keeping reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Examples of malpractice due to technical reasons. reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload (Hour) 76
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,04
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 08.05.2026 01:44