PHL 114 - Introduction to Bioethics

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course serves as an introduction to bioethics. Basic ethical theories and concepts and their application to issues biomedicine and health care will be discussed. Topics to be covered may include: euthanasia, assisted suicide, experimentation with human and animal subjects, health care resource allocation and neuroethics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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