PHIL 2440 - Bioethics

Institution:

Walters State Community College

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

This course is an introduction to ethical issues that arise in such areas as medicine, nursing, allied health, and public health. Decisions made in these areas affect every member of society deeply and profoundly, whether as patients, caregivers, family members, or taxpayers. The current health care reform debate demonstrates how important these decisions are. The aim of this course is to explore how moral philosophy has influenced these fields and encourage students to think critically about the issues that arise - issues such as reproductive rights, genetics, euthanasia, abortion, stem cell research, etc. F, S

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ws.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 585-2600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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