PHIL2400 Medical Ethics - Replaced by: PHIL1400 - new gen ed # - Summer 2022
This course introduces students to some of the fundamental issues in medical ethics and the major branches of moral theory and methodology that bear upon them. Given that we all participate in the medical system as a patient, relative of a patient, or as a practitioner, this class is open and relevant to all students, regardless of major. Using mastery of moral theories and concepts, students will analyze specific issues in medical ethics and learn the philosophical skills needed to develop and defend moral arguments. Students will analyze particular cases in medical ethics and apply the moral concepts to their own lives and situations. Inquiry will emphasize the evaluation and application of various methodological approaches to ethical problems arising in medical situations.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on writing assessment test OR
ENGL1021 or
ENGL1026. Basic computer literacy skills required
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabusfor detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Apply major moral theories to moral dilemmas in medicine
Explain moral terms and concepts
Analyze cases in medical ethics
Defend moral arguments
Conduct respectful ethical discussions
Identify the major issues related to informed consent, issues of patient privacy, and confidentiality
Identify key issues in research ethics
Evaluate the moral dimensions of emerging issues in technology and medicine
Evaluate issues raised by conflicts of interest
Evaluate issues related to refusals of treatment
Evaluate ethical issues raised in treating children and incompetent adults
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Credit Details