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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
01A	1995	MW	01:30 PM - 04:30 PM	Gunning,Meredith E	M01-0210	More Info
02B	1185	TuTh	06:00 PM - 09:00 PM	Bayne,Jack H	W01-0010	More Info