Course Title:
Moral and Social Problems in Health Care
Course Description:
Introduces ethical theories and moral principles, and then uses these theories and principles to analyze the moral problems that arise in the medical context. Topics include euthanasia, medical paternalism, informed consent, patient confidentiality, the right to die, the ethics of medical research, abortion, the right to health care, distribution of scarce medical resources, and the ethical implications of health maintenance organizations.
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Repeatable:
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Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Arts/Humanities Level 1
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Historical/Ethical/Aesthetic
