COURSE DESCRIPTION
An examination of some of the major ethical issues in the various health care professions. Particular analysis will include, but not be limited to the following: the allocation of medical resources; consent and truth telling in medicine; genetic engineering; reproductive technologies; and advanced directives. Professionals from various health care fields will be invited to speak on selected topics.
UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT HOURS: 3 sh
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Joan Whitman Hoff
PREREQUISTES:
One philosophy course or permission of the instructor.
Fulfills general education requirements.
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TEXTBOOK:
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Updated 3/17/2008
