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    Department of Medical Documentation and Secreteriat

    TDS 105 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Legislation for Health Professionals
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    TDS 105
    Fall
    2
    0
    2
    3

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    Turkish
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    Short Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Case Study
    Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to enable students to acquire the fundamental knowledge of law and legislation required in healthcare services, to comprehend the rights and responsibilities of healthcare professionals and patients, and to evaluate—at a basic level—the legal liabilities that may arise from professional practices.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • Will be able to explain the fundamental characteristics of the Turkish legal system, the legal bases of health legislation, and key legal concepts.
    • Will be able to define the fundamental rights, obligations, and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, as well as their legal, criminal, administrative, and disciplinary liabilities.
    • Will be able to classify patient rights, the fundamental responsibilities of individuals receiving healthcare services, and the basic principles regarding patient privacy and the confidentiality of private life.
    • Will be able to list the concepts of personal data and special categories of personal data in accordance with the principles of personal data protection and privacy in healthcare services.
    • Will be able to explain the legal nature of medical records, the obligation of healthcare professionals to maintain records, and the legal conditions regarding the sharing of medical records.
    • Will be able to explain the sanctions that may arise from the violation of obligations concerning medical records, personal data, and privacy.
    • Will be able to evaluate case scenarios encountered in professional practice within the framework of fundamental legal principles and relevant legislation.
    Course Description This course covers the rights and responsibilities of healthcare professionals and patients, patient privacy and the protection of personal data, the legal aspects of medical records, and the legal, criminal, administrative, and disciplinary liabilities of healthcare professionals.
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    Course Category

    Core Courses
    X
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 1.204 Introduction, getting acquainted, learning objectives, and course overview
    2 Basic Turkish legal system, hierarchy of norms, and judicial organization Medical and Health Legislation
    3 Basic legal concepts and key concepts regarding health legislation Medical and Health Legislation
    4 Relevant national and international legislation: Rights and responsibilities of healthcare professionals Medical and Health Legislation
    5 Relevant national and international legislation: Patient rights and responsibilities Medical and Health Legislation
    6 Concepts of personal data and special categories of personal data under the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) Medical and Health Legislation
    7 Patient privacy and the confidentiality of private life Medical and Health Legislation
    8 Midterm
    9 Legal aspects of medical records Medical and Health Legislation
    10 Obligation to maintain and store medical records Medical and Health Legislation
    11 Obligation to provide, grant access to, and share medical records Medical and Health Legislation
    12 Breach of obligations regarding medical records and potential sanctions Medical and Health Legislation
    13 Legal, criminal, administrative, and disciplinary sanctions applicable to healthcare professionals Medical and Health Legislation
    14 Student-centered case analysis: Medical records, patient privacy, personal data, and legal liability Medical and Health Legislation
    15 Course review
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    Özmen, R. (2012). Tıp ve sağlık mevzuatı. Seçkin Yayıncılık. ISBN 978-975-02-1857-6

    Özçetin, S., Balaban, B. (2015) Sağlık hukuku : güncel sorun ve yaklaşımlar örnek yargı kararları. Seçkin Yayıncılık. ISBN 978-975-02-3109-4

    Suggested Readings/Materials

    Üçışık, H.M. (2013). Sağlık hukuku sorunları ve çözüm önerileri. Ötüken Neşriyat. ISBN 978-975-437-987-7

    Yücel, Ö., Sert, G. (2023). Sağlık ve tıp hukukunda sorumluluk ve insan hakları : sağlık hizmeti, sağlık hakkı ve hasta hakları, medeni hukuk, ceza ve idare hukuku yönünden sorumluluk. Seçkin Yayıncılık. ISBN 978-975-02-4676-0

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    10
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    40
    Final Exam
    1
    50
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    50
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    50
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    2
    32
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    15
    1
    15
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    19
    19
    Final Exam
    1
    24
    24
        Total
    90

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1

    To have the required contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in his/her field.

    X
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2

    To use the material and technology related to his/her field, and make their maintenance, use the information and communication technologies at basic level.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3

    To have the competency to recognize the problems in his/her field, analyze them, develop evidence-based solutions and have the ability to share their suggestions with others

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    4

    To be aware of legal responsibilities, conduct basic studies in her/his field independently.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    X
    5

    To communicate with patients, relatives and colleagues properly, comprehensively, honestly and explicitly, transfer his/her thoughts and knowledge through written and oral communication.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    6

    To take responsibility as an active team member during the practices in his/her field.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    7

    To commentate and evaluate the scientific information with a critical approach by the help of knowledge gained in his/her field.

    -
    X
    -
    -
    -
    8

    To comprehend the importance of lifelong learning, to determine and meet her/his learning needs, to develop herself/himself by monitoring the development in science and technology.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    9

    To act by considering the universal ethical values, social and cultural characteristics.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    10

    To know the concepts of occupational safety, patient safety, environmental protection and quality, and fulfill the requirements.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    11

    To be able to follow information in his field and communicate with colleagues in English at least a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    12

    Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, the principles of patient privacy and confidentiality, and professional terminology, and applies this knowledge effectively in professional practice.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    13

    Possesses the knowledge and skills to perform patient registration and admission procedures in written or electronic environments, understands the content and significance of medical records, and organizes and maintains patient records in accordance with established archiving principles and procedures.

    -
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest


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