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50145-01 - Block course: Public Health Ethics (2 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | David Shaw (david.shaw@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This two-day block course will provide an in-depth introduction to the topic of public health ethics. Issues covered included population vs individual health, cancer screening, the ethics of infectious diseases, mass medication, consent, organ donation, research ethics in developing countries, and global ethics. The first day of the course will consist of interactive lectures; the second day will consist of each student giving a presentation on a topic of their choice, with discussion led by the lecturer. |
| Course application | Restricted number of places. To apply mail to david.shaw@unibas.ch and give a reason why you should take part, after you got a positive answer register in Mona. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Aufbaumodul (Teil C) (Transfakultäre Querschnittsprogramme im freien Kreditpunkte-Bereich) Doctorate Biomedical Ethics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biomedical Ethics) Doctorate Medical and Health Ethics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Medical and Health Ethics (Start of studies before 01.02.2015)) Modul Environment and Human Well-Being (Master's degree program: African Studies (Start of studies before 01.08.2013)) Modul Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul Praktische Philosophie (Master's degree subject: Philosophy) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | 100% presence plus presentation & abstract in writing. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Institut für Bio- und Medizinethik |