Spring Course: BH548, Methods in Clinical Ethics (Posted 3/6/19)

B H 548, Methods in Clinical Ethics [sln#10947] 3cr, A204C HSB, M 5:00-7:20 [add codes: bhadds@uw.edu ]

Introduces the history, practice, and research methods in clinical ethics. Case-based examination of methods including principlism, casuistry, narrative methods, virtue ethics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Instructor: Campelia

This multi‐disciplinary graduate level seminar is designed to practice moral reasoning in clinical ethics, with

emphasis on ethics consultation skills. The course is designed to improve students’ skills in ethical deliberation

and clinical ethical analysis. The course is offered to Masters in Bioethics students, graduate and professional students, ethics consultants and committee members, and clinicians.

Course Objectives:

1. Practice analyzing clinical ethical issues.
2. Learn moral theories and methods for resolving ethical issues and dilemmas.
3. Practice the skills of ethics consultation, including writing effective chart notes.
4. Practice facilitating respectful discussion and debate.

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