Ethics, Human Rights and Health

HCRI72000 Ethics, Human Rights and Health 15 Full year Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Amanda Mccorkindale Unit coordinator Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Public health as an approach has an affirmative obligation to protect and promote the health of people and reduce the social disparities and inequities within populations. This module explores the principles of ethics and human rights in relation to public health policies, programmes and practice, and humanitarian interventions, through a focus on issues such as conflict and displacement, reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. The 8 individual sessions and associated discussions provide students the opportunity to re-think the ethical and moral foundations of their every-day public health practice. Public health as an approach has an affirmative obligation to protect and promote the health of people and reduce the social disparities and inequities within populations. This module explores the principles of ethics and human rights in relation to public health policies, programmes and practice, and humanitarian interventions, through a focus on issues such as conflict and displacement, reproductive and sexual health, HIV/AIDS and food insecurity. The 8 individual sessions and associated discussions provide students the opportunity to re-think the ethical and moral foundations of their every-day public health practice. Upon completion of this course, students can expect to have developed a strong knowledge and understanding of the complex and contested principles of health care ethics and human rights, along with their profound impact on public health policies, programs, and practice. They will be equipped with analytical tools and critical perspectives that enable them to identify and evaluate ethical dilemmas related to various factors such as gender, sexuality, displacement, power dynamics, and foreign-led health care delivery in conflict areas. Furthermore, students will have the ability to reflect on their own values and beliefs, fostering self-awareness, and engage in collaborative problem-solving to develop ethical solutions to public health issues. They will also gain proficiency in applying ethical frameworks to diverse contexts and cultures, allowing them to effectively communicate complex ethical concepts to audiences from different backgrounds. Overall, the course will empower students to navigate the intricate landscape of health care ethics and human rights, equipping them with valuable skills and insights for their future endeavours in the field of public health. <ul><li>Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the contested principles of health care ethics and human rights and their impact on health policy, program, and practice.  </li><li>Understand the ethical frameworks used in foreign-led health care delivery in conflict areas and their implications for public health practice.  </li><li>Analyse and synthesize diverse perspectives on the moral foundations of public health practice, including the assertion of health as a human right.</li></ul> <ul><li>Analyse the principles of ethics and human rights as they relate to public health policies, programs, and practice.  </li><li>Evaluate the intersection of human rights, ethics, and public health practice with specific focus on complex humanitarian settings.  </li><li>Synthesize various ethical perspectives to re-think the moral foundations of everyday public health practice.</li></ul> <ul><li>Apply ethical principles to public health policies and programs in a variety of settings.  </li><li>Identify ethical dilemmas related to gender, sexuality, displacement, power, and foreign-led health care delivery in conflict areas.  </li><li>Develop strategies to address ethical dilemmas in public health practice.</li></ul> <ul><li>Communicate complex ethical concepts to diverse audiences through oral and written formats.  </li><li>Reflect on personal values and beliefs in relation to public health ethics and human rights.  </li><li>Adapt ethical frameworks to different contexts and cultures.</li></ul> Develop an appreciation for collaboration and integration among various professional groups to achieve specific goals. Enhance awareness of the significance of effective communication in interacting with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Refine abilities in working as part of a team towards common objectives. Enhance proficiency in making well-informed and effective decisions. Cultivate a greater capacity for self-reflection and personal growth. Syllabus (indicative curriculum content):Human Rights & Public Health: An Introduction   Understanding Ethical Approaches  Conflict, Displacement and Health  Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights  Communicable Diseases, Human Rights and Public Health  Healthcare to prisoners: Ethical and Human Rights dilemmas  Food Security, Ethics and Human Rights   Public Health and Ethics  Ethical dilemmas of foreign-led health care delivery  Conclusion and going forward   This module will be delivered through an asynchronous distance learning methodology within the University Canvas system. It will consist of presented written and pre-recorded video material each week with associated core reading provided through the library reading list system and access to supplementary reference material.Students will engage in formative asynchronous discussion board conversation with peers and the course leadership on a weekly basis. A core trigger question for discussion is presented and ideas and concepts developed from this over the week being taught and the following week before being closed to further submission but remaining available for reference. This ensures that the whole cohort moves through the material together.   0 Other 10% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 90% <figure class="table"><table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Assessment Task</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative or Summative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Discussion Board Contributions</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative or Summative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Essay Plan</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Formative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Essay</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:200px;">Summative</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Summative assessment:2000 word Essay - 90%Discussion Board Contributions - 10% <figure class="table"><table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse;"><tbody><tr><td style="border:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Feedback Method</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top:1px solid black;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Formative or Summative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Weekly discussion board engagement</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Formative and Summative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Essay Plan feedback</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Formative</td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left:1px solid black;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Written feedback on Essay</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid black;border-left-style:none;border-right:1px solid black;border-top-style:none;padding:0cm 7px;vertical-align:top;width:301px;">Summative</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> Summative assessment written feedback provided within 15 working days MSc Global Health (Distance) MSc Global Health - September PGDT Taught Component Optional Y Dan Biswas, B.T. 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