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SURGERY 984

TRANSPLANT ETHICS

2 credits.

Understand and analyze the ethics of transplantation practice and policy in the U.S. health care system, especially considering ethical criticisms made by and on behalf of the diverse populations it serves. Gain an understanding of philosophical debates over important issues in transplant ethics. Hone the craft of constructing ethical arguments, and foreseeing and responding to potential objections.

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Requisites: MED SC-M 810 , 811 , 812 , and 813 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of transplant-related dimensions of the U.S. health care system. Audience: Graduate 2. Critically analyze transplant candidate evaluation, deceased donor allocation policy, ethics of living donation, and novel transplant and procurement techniques using the tools of ethical analysis. Audience: Graduate 3. Exposit others’ ethical claims and arguments about transplant ethics clearly, concisely, and charitably. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate understanding of transplant-related dimensions of the U.S. health care system. Audience: Graduate 2. Critically analyze transplant candidate evaluation, deceased donor allocation policy, ethics of living donation, and novel transplant and procurement techniques using the tools of ethical analysis. Audience: Graduate 3. Exposit others’ ethical claims and arguments about transplant ethics clearly, concisely, and charitably. Audience: Graduate

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