Foundation University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dumaguete City

Resource Unit on Bioethics

Presented to:
Ms. Gemma Buling, RN

Presented by:
Francis Adrian Palalon

Submitted on:
June 22, 2018
 Foundation University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dumaguete City

COURSE TITLE: Bioethics

CONCEPT: Class Discussion

PLACEMENT: Level IV, First Semester A.Y. 209 – 2019, BEA

TIME ALLOTMENT: 30 minutes

TOPIC DESCRIPTION: This topic deals on understanding the different kinds of calling of the health care provider and the qualities and responsibilities of a good

health care provider to the client, society and its profession.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: At the end of 30 minutes discussion as learning strategy, the learners will be able to enhance their knowledge, develop beginning skill,

and promote positive attitude and values towards the given topic of the discussion.
 Specific Objectives
At the end of 1 hour and 30
minutes discussion, I will
be able to:
1) briefly discuss the
different kinds of calling of
the health care provider;
Content Time Allotment Reference
I. The Calling of the Health Care Provider 10 minutes https://quizlet.com/218023168/bioethics-
calling-of-the-healthcare-provider-flash-
• HEALTH CARE PROFESSION cards/
- is an occupation requiring, advanced, specialized and systematic study
and training in the knowledge of health care designed to provide
services to society in that particular field.
• CLIENT PATIENT
- the one receiving the therapy
- has a health problem or need which must be accurately identified
through diagnostic procedures so that due health care may be given
• HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
- a person who has acquired an advanced, specialized and systematic
training and experience in the knowledge of health care along with its
various specific scientific specializations and techniques including those
of medical doctors, nurses, midwives, medical technologists and the like.
• HEALTH CARE PROVIDER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
- it is a relationship between the health care practitioner and his patient
- develops in the process of communication or interaction primarily
characterized by the exchange of language or message whatever forms it
may take including acts of administering health care services thereby
promoting understanding and rapport among people in the health care
environment
2) accurately identify the
qualities and responsibilities
of a good health care
provider;
II. The Qualities and Responsibilities of a Good Health Care Provider to 10 minutes https://www.scribd.com/doc/52575339/
the Client, Society, and it Profession Qualities-and-Responsibility-of-a-Good-
Health-Care-Provider
Profession
Professions exist for the purpose of meeting the needs of society. The larger
society determine its needs, and authorize certain people to meet those needs.
There is a uniform process by which professional develop the values that
lead to a type of social responsibility and desire to meet the needs of society
(Aydelotte,1990). Professional contract with society by promising to meet a
set identified needs better than any other group of people. In turn, society
grants the profession a monopoly over these particular services.
Flexner was well known for 1910 evaluation of the professional status of
medical school. He then proposed that in order to be recognize as professions
all occupation must meet these criteria.
1. Professions involve essential intellectual operations
2. They derive their raw materials from science and learning
3. This material they work up to a practical and definite end
4. They possess an educationally communicable technique
5. They tend to self-organization
6. They are becoming increasingly altruistic in motivation
Autonomy
Autonomy words literally means self-governing.” The concept of nursing
autonomy can be discussed on two levels: autonomy of the profession and
autonomy of the individual practitioner. Self-regulation is the mark of
collective professional autonomy Individual autonomy individual autonomy
involves self-determination, responsibility, accountability, independence, and
a willingness to take the risk. Autonomy is generally considered to be an
important criterion in judging professional status of an occupation. People
who are considered to be professionals have the power and authority to
control various aspects of their work, including goals toward which to work,
whether to work and with whom, details of how the work is to be done,
choice of clientele , and so forth. Professions also maintain their autonomy
by means of monopoly over their work.
 Accountability
According to the American nurse association accountability refers to being
answerable to someone for something one has done. It is grounded in the
moral principles of fidelity and respect for dignity, worth, and self-
determination of clients.
Safe autonomous practice is ensured through various processes of nursing
accountability.
Accountability is related to both responsibility and answerability.

Authority
The term authority relates to the state of having legitimate power and
sovereignty. The grating authority acknowledges the professional’s right
and responsibilities, and in turn requires that there be mechanisms for public
accountability. Society grants the professions authority over functions vital to
itself and permits them considerable autonomy in the conduct of their affairs.
In return, the professions are expected to act responsibly, always mindful of
the public trust.
Unity
There is general agreement that one of the defining characteristics of a
profession is a sense of unity among its members. This unity is multifaceted
and base on what is called moral uniformity and class ideology among its
practitioners. Unity relates to the ability of nurse to organize for the purpose
of fulfilling the profession’s promises and the relationships that nurse have
with one another.
The professional’s bond with colleagues emanates from relationships
established by shared mysteries of a common technical language, educational
background, rites of passage, styles of work, attire, and from other.

3) comprehensively answer III. Open Forum

the questions raised by the 10 minutes
learners;