Calumet College of St. Joseph

SYLLABUS FOR Healthcare Management 416

Term: Fall / Winter 2001

Course Number: HCM 416, Social Responsibility and Health – An Ethical Perspective

Instructor: Ms. Kim Page, RN, JD

E-mail: attykmp@earthlink.net

Office Phone: 1(708)

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Course Dates: 11/8/01 – 12/13/01

Course Time: Thursdays, 6-10 p.m.

Course Description: This course outlines selected theories in the field of ethics. Emphasis is placed on considering ways in which medical ethics form and inform the modern healthcare environment.

Prerequisites: None

Textbook: Medical Ethics, Veatch 1997

Statement of Plagiarism:

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Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a

course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see

Refund Schedule).

Class Policy for Assignments: Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments. All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period they are due. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Class Policy on Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class sessions. If a student must miss a class session they are expected to contact the instructor prior to the class session. If a student misses more than one four-hour class session they will be administratively withdrawn from that class.

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will identify selected models of ethical decision making and will apply such models to actual issues in healthcare.

2. Students will discuss the philosophical and ethical assumptions underlying ethical prescripts.

3. Students will identify steps involved in making a decision in questions involving medical ethics.

4. Students will identify ethical issues relating to specific professions within the healthcare community.

Assessment:

Final paper 65% of grade

Class participation 20% of grade

Attendance 15% of grade

Grading Scale:

A: 100% - 90%, B: 89% - 80%, C: 79% - 70%, D: 69% - 60%, F: Below 69%

Format for Written Assignments:

Students will adhere to the American Psychological Association Guidelines (APA) style for all papers.

Class Assignments:

All reading assignments are to be done prior to class.

Session Topic-Assignment

Week #1 Read Chapters 1, 3 & 4

Week #2 Read Chapters 5 & 6

Turn in topic chosen for paper along with a brief outline

Week #3 Read Chapters 7, 8, & 9

Week #4 Read Chapters 10 & 11

Class presentation on topic chosen for paper (5-10 minutes)

Week #5 Read Chapters 12, 13, & 14

Final paper due

Topic Paper:

Chose an issue raise in the text. Research that particular topic (use at least 4 sources) and write a paper 8-10 pages (exclusive of cover sheet and bibliography). The paper should elaborate on the issue, current trends in managing the issue and suggestions for reform. The paper should explore all sides of the issue.

Be sure to support your arguments with necessary documentation.

Papers turned in late will be downgraded.

Re-writes for poor grades may be allowed at the instructor’s discretion.