PUBH 6645 - Public Health Ethics

This course will explore ethical issues and concepts as they relate to public health practice, research, and policy. Current issues are discussed such as the right to health and health care, vaccine ethics, bioterrorism, health inequalities, poverty, and power. Student evaluation is based on class participation, a small group project, and a final paper based upon a case study addressing ethical issues. Cross-listed with HCAD 6605 and HLTH 7702. 3 credits.