Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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BIOE 6001 - Bioethics, Society and Justice


This course provides an outline of the American judicial system, regulatory structure and policy making process in relation to bioethical questions. It also dwells into specific elements of the American health system, such as basic health economics, payment systems and quality issues, and prepares students to structure and write a bioethics policy analysis.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will demonstrate a solid bioethical knowledge base in the context of the organization of medicine and health care in the United States.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the balance between the public good and market forces.
  • Students will develop and use critical thinking skills to analyze information and situations in order to respond and act ethically with regard to medical practice.
  • Students will identify relationships between scientific and medical institutions and the implementation of public policies, in light of the requirements of the principle of justice.
  • Students will recognize conflicts of interest between institutions, government and professional actors, and define the respective domains.



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