Clinical Bioethics

3.0 credits

Most ethical dilemmas in medicine arise at the bedside. Wrestling with these challenging conflicts is a core task of the clinical application of bioethics in the healthcare field. Structured around real clinical cases, this course will examine fundamental of bioethics that arise in clinical practice. Students will complete readings, writing assignments, and reflections to guide discussions around clinical cases. Students will participate in classroom activities to practice the application of knowledge and skills learned. Open to graduate students enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Clinical Bioethics and M.S. in Health Humanities and Bioethics. Pre-requisites for graduate students: MHB 472 Philosophical Foundations of Bioethics or permission from the instructor