PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Midwifery
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2022/2023
Year: 
3
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2024/2025
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
1
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
16
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (16 hours)
Assessment: 
Voto Finale

General aspects of ethics and deontology
Legislation and the process of professionalization of the midwife
Historical considerations on the professional ethics of the midwife
The code of ethics of the midwife and its application
The professional profile of the midwife
The international code of ethics of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)
Conscience clause
Professional responsibility and Law n.24 of March 8, 2017 (Gelli-Bianco)
Generic informed consent and consent in obstetrics
Professional secrecy
Obstetric violence

Frontal lectures
Group work

For appointments or information contact the teacher at the e-mail address: veronica.villa@uninsubria.it