PHIL 250 - Ethics in Health Care KCC AA/DH and KCC AS/AH

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: Credit or concurrent enrollment in ENG 100 or ENG 160. PHIL 250 is an exploration of basic ethical theories and their application to ethical dilemmas with discussion of various methods of decision-making. It engages students in the critical analysis of the ethical dimensions of health care. Upon successful completion of PHIL 250, the student should be able to: Describe and apply a variety of major ethical theories to "real life" situations involving ethical decision-making. Use such methods as Inquiry-Based Learning for the study of ethical problems. Gain access to the literature of ethical theory. Describe multicultural perspectives that may affect ethical decisions in health care. Describe the criteria for decision-making competency. Distinguish between personal values, professional values and obligations, and legal obligations. Distinguish between personal morality and professional ethics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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