A critical and analytical examination of ethical and legal problems arising in and about health care. Issues to be considered may include euthanasia, abortion, the conditions for withdrawal of treatment, the physician-patient relationship, research on human subjects, and genetic engineering. The course emphasizes the practical applications of ethical and legal theory. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 313 and PHIL 2223.
Credits: 3.00