Bioethics, Persp Curr Iss Med & Soc

The fourth year elective course in bioethics is multifaceted and interactive. It is designed to acquaint students with various philosophical, ethical, and religious systems of thought and explore how they relate to complex ethical issues in the practice of medicine. This will help students develop critical thinking skills that can be used in the clinical setting and in future healthcare policy. This course seeks to develop an integrated or holistic approach to patient care that combines an understanding of the core principles of the belief, faith, and spirituality of the patient with sound clinical judgment and ethical decision making in light of advancing medical technology. This is facilitated by providing students with tools and insights to further develop as compassionate healers with a deeper foundation and understanding of the complexities of ethical decision-making. Utilizing an interactive format of lecture, discussion, practical on site experience, and case analysis helps