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Ylva Stokke Westad

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Position
Assistant Professor in Nursing
Contact Study place
Molde
Office nr.
B-321

Areas of Expertise

  • Neurology, with a focus on functional neurological disorders
  • How life experiences shape health Medical ethics
  • Philosophy (Political Philosophy, Existential Philosophy, Phenomenology and Ethics)
  • Responsible for the ex.phil. course for health sciences

Background

I have an interdisciplinary background as a philosopher and nurse, with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Bergen and a nursing degree from Molde University College. In my role as a university college lecturer, I teach philosophy and medical ethics, and I am responsible for the ex.phil. course for health sciences.

In addition to teaching, I work as a nurse in the neurology ward at Molde Hospital, with a special interest in functional neurological disorders. I am also a member of the clinical ethics committee in Helse Møre og Romsdal HF, where I contribute to promoting ethical reflection and practice within healthcare services.

 

 

Published Nov. 14, 2019 10:44 AM - Last modified Feb. 13, 2026 10:55 AM