- Docente: Francesca Ingravallo
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/43
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 6731)
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from Mar 17, 2026 to Apr 28, 2026
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will: Know the principles of biomedical ethics and will be able to identify the ethical dilemmas they may encounter in clinical practice
Course contents
Introduction to bioethics, ethical dilemmas and practical dilemmas, ethical theories
Ethics of the four principles, principle of autonomy
Beneficence and non-maleficence
Justice and other rules and virtues relevant to the care relationship
Readings/Bibliography
During the course, the teaching material will be provided and the presentations of the lessons will be available on Virtuale.
Teaching methods
Lessons, casework discussion.
Assessment methods
The exam will consist of a single multiple-choice test for the entire course, made up of 30 multiple-choice questions (10 for each module).
Students will have 30 minutes to complete the exam. The outcome of the assessment will be either PASS or FAIL.
To pass the exam, students must achieve a passing grade in each module (at least 6 correct answers out of 10 per module).
Teaching tools
PC, video projector.
Office hours
See the website of Francesca Ingravallo
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.