The main purpose of this first objective will be to establish a working ethical framework or perspective which can be used to solve ethical problems arising in medicine and health care. Second , this course is intended to provide the student with skills in critical thinking and moral reasoning. Third, this course will give students the opportunity to investigate the various strategies that philosophers and persons in health-care use to justify policies and actions. Students are expected to be in class prepared to discuss the assigned readings and weekly issues. Clear records will be kept.
Any absence needs to be accompanied by a written explanation.
A mid-term progress report will be provided. West Hall 104 7. Electronic information and WWW research is exceptional.