REL 219 - Psychiatric Ethics

Institution:

Bates College

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Description:

This course considers the developing field of psychiatric ethics. Part one surveys the standard ethical issues raised by psychiatric medicine including informed consent, competence, boundaries in the therapeutic setting, research ethics, pharmacological interventions, and psychiatric disability. Part two considers recent efforts to describe, define, and theorize mental illness and assess how theories of illness bear on moral appraisals of psychiatric practices. The course draws on diverse readings from philosophy, religion, literature, and critical theory. Recommended background: one course in neuroscience, philosophy, psychology, religious studies, or ethics. Enrollment limited to 40. Staff.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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