Ethical Basis of the Practice of Public Health
ID 252
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the major ethical issues confronting health care delivery and public health practice. This course will provide familiarity with some of the fundamental ethical theories that have shaped our thinking about key public health issues. We will engage in lively virtual discussions on challenging issues such as: mandatory vaccinations, paternalistic public health policies, rationing of health care resources, the use of quarantine, genetic screening, and access and “rights” to health care. Students will learn to analyze complex ethical problems, and to apply philosophical theories to produce well-reasoned policy recommendations.
Class Notes
This course is only open to MPH-GEN students.
Not Available for Cross Registration
