Medical Ethics

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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

Course Schedule