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Course
Description:
THE PURPOSE of this course is to examine
the major ethical theories and principles that have historically influenced
this culture in deliberations over ethical dilemmas in the life sciences;
to identify the values which we as individuals use in our decision making
process, and to reflect on specific issues of an ethical nature which
confront us in medicine and the life sciences today.
THE FORMAT of this course will be seminar style in which each participant
is encouraged to share his/her ideas and values with other class members.
Selected readings in current ethical issues in medicine are well organized
in the text book, Intervention and Reflection: Basic Issues in
Medical Ethics by Ronald Munson. (8th edition, 7th edition ok) (available in the SCC Book Store)
At times, guest speakers will be invited to share their views, values
and perspectives on particular issues. Occasionally films and slides
will be used to illustrate the issues, combined with lecture and discussion.
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Instructor:
Thomas
R. McCormick, DMin
Health Sciences Building
Room A-204-Q
phone: (206) 616-1820
email: mccormic@u.washington.edu
Office
Hours: By appointment
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