IPLUSO 15035

Ethics and legislation

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The course aims to provide students with skills in the field of legislation, ethics and ethics and forensic medicine associated with the exercise of the profession of Veterinary Nurse, as well as knowledge of the diversity of areas of practice of this profession.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Fundamental concepts of ethics, morals and deontology  1.1. Introduction to ethics and its importance in veterinary medicine  1.2. Elements of philosophical anthropology and epistemology applied to professional ethics  1.3. Brief history of scientific thought and its ethical implications  1.4. Ethical theories 2. Practical applications and ethical dilemmas  2.1. Discussion of cases applicable to veterinary medicine  2.2. Common ethical dilemmas in clinical practice 3. Legislation and animal welfare 4. Professional challenges  4.1. Compassion fatigue  4.2. Imposter syndrome  4.3. Work–life balance  4.4. Euthanasia 5. Deontology  5.1. Portuguese Veterinary Medical Code of Ethics 6. Forensic medicine and investigation 7. Professional communication and critical thinking  7.1. Client relations  7.2. Intra-team communication  7.3. Clinical reasoning, biases and fallacies in an ethical–legal context (debate and argumentation)
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Inform and raise awareness of the rights and duties of veterinarians according to the ethical and deontological rules in force in the Veterinary Code of Ethics, drawing a parallel with the veterinary nurse profession. Promote reflection on the fundamental criteria on which moral consideration is given to animals, knowledge of the underlying philosophical foundations, and the identification and search for solutions to the animal-related ethical problems that occur in the course of the veterinariry nurse's activity. Know the forensic sciences that involve the participation of the veterinarians and how this participation is characterized Learn the types of forensic investigations involving non-human animals and how to investigate them Develop basics of civil medical liability Learn the notion and importance of informed consent in medicine Knowledge of companion and large animal legislation
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Fisher, B. (2020). The Routledge Handbook of Animal Ethics. Routledge Rollin, B. (2016). A New Basis for Animal Ethics: Telos and Common Sense. University of Missouri Press. Rollin, B. (2013). An introduction to veterinary medical ethics: theory and cases. John Wiley & Sons.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The curricular unit adopts innovative methodologies that combine expository teaching with active and collaborative strategies. In addition to traditional lectures, real-life case studies, gamification, structured debates, brainstorming, and analysis of ethical dilemmas are used, fostering critical thinking and the practical application of concepts. Audiovisual resources and digital tools, including e-learning platforms, are employed to provide access to interactive materials, quizzes, and discussion forums. The integration of these approaches strengthens the link between theoretical knowledge, professional practice, and ethical reflection.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não