PHA 6277 Ethics in Drug Production, Distribution & Use

Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce basic concepts in bioethics and provide an opportunity for discussing important ethical issues and controversies in modern healthcare, especially those that relate to the use of pharmaceuticals. We will survey topics in medical ethics ranging from normative moral theories and their roots in philosophical and religious traditions, to the application of ethical principles to specific issues facing us today. Such issues include clinical research, justice in the allocation of health-related resources, use of reproductive technologies, and end-of-life issues.

The emphasis in this course will be on the ethical use of drugs in medical practice and issues relating to the production, distribution, and use of pharmaceuticals. We will spend time on individual patient/healthcare professional interactions, but will also include the health of communities and the policies and practices relevant to public health.

Tuition: $2,250
Credits: 3


*Please note that this syllabus is subject to change. Use the updated syllabus in Canvas as the official course syllabus.