PHIL 1130 - Biomedical Ethics

Institution:

Inver Hills Community College

Subject:

Description:

Introduces students to philosophical reflection on ethical issues that arise in the practice of medicine and health care. We will examine several major ethical theories, critiques of these theories, and alternative approaches to ethical decision-making. We will investigate a range of specific ethical issues/topics through the lens of these theories and approaches. Applied topics may include enhancement technologies, euthanasia and physician assisted death, end of life care, abortion, systemic injustice in healthcare, distribution of scarce resources, healthcare consumerism, research ethics, patient rights and consent, and reproductive technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.inverhills.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 450-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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