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Sep 07, 2024
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TH 272 - Medical Ethics An investigation of the moral problems which can arise in the practice of modern medicine. A brief survey of philosophical foundations for biomedical ethics is followed by a study of the basic Christian principles of morality that contribute to applications toward integral health of patients and communities. Questions discussed include the concept of health and illness, the patient-professional relationship, the inception, preservation, and termination of human life, as well as issues of justice in public health.
Note: Meets Theological Reasoning: Catholic Theological Learning Outcome (CATH)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): A 100-level theology course.
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