HCA PHIL 301-2 - Contemporary Ethical Issues in Health Care

Institution:

Charter Oak State College

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Description:

This course is an examination of contemporary ethical issues that arise in the context of health care (including such issues as informed consent, termination of life support, research ethics, genetics and cloning, reproductive technologies, and professional ethics). The course will include an introduction to main ethical principles, codes of ethics, and ethical theories that are relevant to understanding and resolving ethical problems/ issues. It will also examine current political issues, such as the impact of finances, which may have an effect on the health care decision-making process, with a focus on the ethical implications of health care policies and decisions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.charteroak.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 515-3800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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