GS 109 - Health Care Dilemmas

Institution:

Mount Mercy University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to heighten the student's awareness of some current health care dilemmas confronting our society. Using the case study approach, this course will explore the ethical aspects of these dilemmas that result from our modern medical technology, a technology that makes almost anything possible today in terms of health care. With this kind of possibility, the dilemma soon arises: what should we do when there is very little we can not do? Further complicating this issue today is the growing concern over health care costs and attempts to keep these costs down through various managed care plans. The dilemmas explored in this course include: 1) quality versus quantity of life, 2) care of the hopelessly ill and the right to die, 3) mercy killing/euthanasia and assisted suicide, 4) health care costs and accessibility and 5) the impact of technology on our health care delivery and options. The purpose of the course is to provide the student a framework within which to analyze these issues based on ethical theories, principles and rules. These are issues which individuals and society must address. Audiovisuals and guest speakers will be used. No prerequisites.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtmercy.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 363-8213

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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