German Nursing module 5: Ethics in healthcare (Ethics in healthcare)
This is learning module 5 of 6 of our German B1 syllabus. Each learning module contains 6 till 8 chapters.
Learning goals:
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Get to know healthcare institutions, referrals, community care, and patient rights
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Apply ergonomic techniques and preventive measures in daily care
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Communicate respectfully across cultures and with patients with sensory or memory limitations
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Reflect on their performance, use feedback, and follow ethical and legal guidelines
Lessons (4)
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Get to know care institutions and referrals
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Distinguish intramural and extramural care
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Explain outreach and community-based care services
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Vocabulary: care institutions (huisarts, nursing homes), referrals, intra-/extramural care, outreach care, community care, insurance
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Learn to use new hygiene materials and technologies
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Apply ergonomic techniques safely
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Describe preventive nursing actions (falls, thrombosis)
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Vocabulary: care equipment, ergonomic techniques, body care tools, prophylaxis, mobility belts, anti-slip materials
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Communicate with clients from diverse cultures
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Support residents with hearing or memory problems
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Vocabulary: cultural differences, communication styles, hearing/memory problems, supportive communication strategies
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Handle ethical dilemmas in everyday nursing practice
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Apply principles of privacy, autonomy, and respect in patient interactions
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Follow professional norms, values, and legal standards
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Vocabulary: privacy, autonomy, respect, professional norms and values, legal standards, quality of care
