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PHIL 222 - Moral Issues in Medicine

3 Credit(s) | Lecture |
Course can be counted for credit once

Description:
Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered “natural”? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization.

Course Attribute(s):
Distribution Area: Humanities

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