PHIL 374 - Medical Ethics 3 units 3 hours lecture Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment limited to students who are accepted into the Respiratory Care Baccalaureate Degree program. Credit, degree applicable Transfer CSU
This course explores the application of ethical theories and moral reasoning to the major ethical issues confronting the fields of medicine and biomedical science. Students will become familiar with legal and institutional positions, evaluate opposing arguments on the various topics, and examine relevant case studies. Topics include: the Hippocratic tradition; the virtues of healthcare professionals; paternalism vs. patient autonomy; informed patient consent and confidentiality; genetic and reproductive ethics; abortion; infanticide; hospice, death and dying, and advance directives; quality and sanctity of life; and just allocation of resources.
Note: This upper division course is a required course for students in the Respiratory Care B.S. program.
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