PHIL 2400 - Health Ethics

Institution:

Xavier University of Louisiana

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Description:

This course will survey a range of ethical issues pertaining to the health professions. Topics to be examined include: professional obligations and the physicianpatient relationship, abortion, euthanasia, genetic research, experimentation, and the claim to health-care. Classroom time will be devoted to discussion of philosophical essays and case scenarios concerning these topics. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in philosophy. (3 Credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.xula.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 486-7411

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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