PHIL 241 - Ethical Issues in Healthcare (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE
Component: Lecture
Interdisciplinary study of ethical thought and its application to contemporary medicine, with a focus on ethical challenges in the provision and distribution of healthcare. Consideration of such issues as whether there is a right to health care, personal responsibility for ill health, and healthcare rationing.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
University Breadth: Creative Arts and Humanities Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications