PHL 241 - Biomedical Ethics

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

An examination of the ethical issues raised by such practices as abortion, euthanasia, birth control, life prolonging techniques, human experimentation, recombinant DNA research, and cloning. How might such practices affect the individual and society Are such practices ethical Do patients and/or doctors have a right to refuse treatment What considerations are relevant in making life or death decisions How should scarce medical resources be allocated Meets general academic requirement P.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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