HADM 671 - Ethical Issues in Health Care

Credits: 3
Broad coverage of the challenges and dilemmas facing the health care enterprise using the case study method to arrive at ethical and moral decision-making. Includes examination of personal beliefs and prejudices that often influence actions. Topics vary, but generally include access, cost, and quality of care; organizational ethics and risk; professional codes of conduct; principles of patient autonomy and rights; and issues within the community.