Medical Ethics
Overview
Subject area
PHI
Catalog Number
341
Course Title
Medical Ethics
Department(s)
Description
Examination of ethical issues arising in clinical settings or pertaining to the public served by the health care system as a whole. Informed consent, surrogate decision-making, physician-assisted suicide, abortion, genetic screening and enhancement, rationing organs, conscientious refusals, public health paternalism, fair access to health care.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3