PHI 315 - Bioethics

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course is a survey of major ethical issues in health care from the beginning of life to the end of life. Issues include abortion, infanticide, reproductive technologies and genetics, euthanasia, assisted suicide, access to health care, allocation of scarce health resources, organ transplants, and the relationship between practitioners and patients. In discussing these issues, emphasis will be placed on broad principles of ethical decision-making.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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