Unit Code: MIS516

Unit Name: Patient Care, Communication, and Ethics in Medical Imaging

Description: \"This course delves into ethics, governance, and cultural competence in healthcare and medical imaging, with a focus on patient-centered care, confidentiality, and effective communication. Students will explore foundational ethical principles, governance frameworks, and culturally sensitive practices, incorporating iTaukei, Fiji Indian, M?ori, and Pasifika perspectives. The course addresses contemporary challenges such as AI ethics, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and equitable healthcare delivery. Assessments include case studies on ethical dilemmas and governance, a communication skills test simulating clinical scenarios, and group presentations on culturally responsive care plans. A final exam evaluates the integration of ethical frameworks and professional standards in diverse healthcare contexts. \"

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and apply the principles of patient-centred care across healthcare and medical imaging settings. 2. Identify and analyze foundational ethical principles, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, and their application in healthcare. \" 3. Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in clinical and interprofessional interactions. 4. Apply cultural sensitivity and competence in patient care by incorporating iTaukei (Indigenous Fijian), Fiji Indian, and M?ori cultural frameworks, as well as broader Pacific agreements and principles. 5. Recognize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy. 6. Evaluate ethical dilemmas in healthcare and medical imaging using ethical frameworks and propose solutions. \" 7. Explain governance principles in healthcare and public life and their role in ensuring ethical, equitable, and accountable practices. \" 8. Analyze the relationship between governance, corporate social responsibility, and ethical behavior in healthcare and public life. \"

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2