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Amy J. Reed-Sandoval
PHIL 242
Seattle Campus
Introduction to ethics, primarily for first- and second-year students. Emphasizes philosophical thinking and writing through an in-depth study of philosophical issues arising in the practice of medicine. Examines the issues of medical ethics from a patient's point of view.
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Introduction to ethics, primarily for first- and second-year students. Emphasizes philosophical thinking and writing through an in-depth study of philosophical issues arising in the practice of medicine. Examines the issues of medical ethics from a patient' s point of view. This course will cover several of the main areas of bioethics: reproductive rights and liberties, definitions of health, disease and disability, and end of life care. It will also cover moral issues pertaining to race, gender and medicine. Philosophical and legal texts, journal articles from the medical humanities, ethics and medicine, and in-depth case studies will be used to examine these themes. Students will be encouraged to enhance their critical thinking skills through a range of in-class discussions and activities. TEXTS: Intervention and Reflection: Basic Issues in Medical Ethics, Robert Munson; Life As We Know It: A Father, a Family, and an Exceptional Child, Michael Berube.
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