PBH 320 - Health Policy, Law, Bioethics

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course introduces health sciences students to ethical and bioethical issues from a healthcare policy prespective confronting health care professionals and practitioners within the practice setting. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interface and impact between healthcare policy and ethical decision-making. The class will examine the process of creation and execution of health policy and the ethical challenges that this process evokes. The course utilizes various ethical theories as part of the learning process, by identification and analysis of ethical problems through listening and interacting with an interdisciplinary team in resolution of these dilemmas. Emphasis on the team approach to healthcare, through case analysis, is one of several approaches utilized to teach application of decision-making models. the course will familiarize students with ethical and legal consideration, patient-provider relationships, and the concepts of moral judgement. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course although it is recommended the the undergraduate students in the Global Health, International Studies concentration or the minor take Introduction to Public Health prior to registering for this course. This is not critical to exploring policy issues but it would enhance their understanding of the issues being discussed.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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