PHI204 — Medical Ethics
PHI 204 - Medical Ethics PHI 204 - Medical Ethics Description: Examination of fundamental ethical questions that arise in real situations that health professionals, patients, and community members are likely to face. Students will develop a framework for ethical decision-making in healthcare; learn how to identify relevant ethical principles; and analyze real life ethical dilemmas. Questions asked include: What are the source, meaning, and justification of ethical claims? What kinds of acts are right? How do rules apply to specific situations? What ought to be done in specific situations? Issues that may be discussed include abortion, mental health, human experimentation, treatment refusal, organ transplants, end of life care, euthanasia, and healthcare. Reading Proficiency. General Education Competency: Written Communication; Diversity; Critical Thinking Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Methods for ethical decision-making Ethics and values in medical cases Ethical principles in medical ethics Ethical decision-making in medical cases Learning
Prerequisites: ENG101, ENG101H