PHIL 220 - Biomedical Ethics

Institution:

Lake Superior State University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Survey of contemporary issues in medical and research ethics. Topics could include abortion, euthanasia, genetic testing, reproductive technologies, doctor-patient relationships, conflicting imperatives on confidentiality and disclosure, social consequences or drug development and widespread use, concepts of health and disease, gender and medical practice, the distribution of medical resources, and the medicalization of various forms of social deviance. Prerequisite: ENGL111. (3,0) 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lssu.edu

Phone Number:

(906) 632-6841

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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