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Moral Issues in Medicine

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 Weekly Schedule Time Instructor Location
01 3265 F 02:30 PM - 05:30 PM Bayne,Jack H W02-0198 More Info
01 9416 TuTh 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM Bromwich,Danielle Nicole M01-0617 More Info
02 2253 MWF 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Farion-Villano,Roma W01-0058 More Info