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Ingra R. Schellenberg
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.
Class description
This course will cover several of the main areas in bioethics, including issues in euthanasia, medical enhancement and justice in health care delivery. There will be a special emphasis in clinical ethics, including discussion of the clinician-patient relationship, worries about paternalism, and the advisability of pursuit of informed consent. We will rely on in-depth case analysis to develop our understanding of these issues. TEXT: Ethical Issues In Modern Medicine with Free Ethics PowerWeb, 6th Edition Steinbock, Arras
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