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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

PHL 508 - Ethical Issues in Health Communication


Catalog Year 2012-2013

Working from the insights of thinkers from the fields of philosophy and communication studies, this course will examine ethical issues that arise within healthcare. After discussing some basic elements of ethical theory and communication, students critically examine issues related to (e.g.) end of life, reproductive technology, and the provider-patient relationship.  Prerequisites: Six hours of course work in health communication, or instructor permission.

credit: 3