2024 Fall > UGRD > PHIL > PHIL 222
Moral Issues in Medicine
Course #: PHIL 222
Description:
Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered "natural"? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization.
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 2717 | MWF 2:00 - 2:50 pm |
Urbanek,Valentina | Wheatley W01-0042 | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity:
35
Enrolled:
34
Status:
Open
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Course Attributes:
Humanities
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