Philosophy
PHIL 1165: Moral and Social Problems in Healthcare
Lecture - 4 credits
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- Introduces ethical theories and moral principles, and then uses these theories and principles to analyze the moral problems that arise in the medical context.
- Topics include euthanasia, medical paternalism, informed consent, patient confidentiality, the right to die, the ethics of medical research, abortion, the right to healthcare, distribution of scarce medical resources, and the ethical implications of health maintenance organizations.
Introduces ethical theories and moral principles, and then uses these theories and principles to analyze the moral problems that arise in the medical context. Show more.