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PHIL 269-DL : Bioethics


Description

This course will consist of an analysis of the ethical issues that arise as a result of the developments in medicine and biotechnology. Topics considered will include the physician/patient relationship, the researcher/human subject relationship, issues at the beginning and end of life, children’s issues, the right to health care, and the allocation of scarce medical resources. The course is conducted completely online. A technology fee will be added to tuition.

Note: This course is limited to School of Professional Studies students only. Undergraduate students in other schools at Northwestern are not permitted to enroll in this course.


Additional Information:

Humanities distribution course.


Spring 2025
Start/End DatesDay(s)TimeBuildingSection
03/31/25 - 06/14/25Asynch
Asynch 20
InstructorCourse LocationStatusCAESAR Course ID
Sheldon, Mark
Online
Open
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