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BHA 3801 Critical Issues in Health Care

bba 2201
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Provides an overview of the nature of the healthcare system, factors influencing the distribution of health care, mainstream and alternative health manpower, and the social distribution and meaning of illness in the United States. Topics including bioethical issues, and contemporary issues such as bioterrorism, human genome project, rising prescription drug costs, and urbanization, social stress, and mental illness are covered.
 

Outcomes

  1. Critique arguments related to the impact of social factors that influence the U.S. healthcare system.
  2. Defend an opinion on critical issues facing the U.S. healthcare system in the 21st century.
  3. Analyze the factors necessary to create a more equitable healthcare system.
  4. Explore the differences between various healthcare providers.
  5. Explain the impact of technology on the healthcare industry.
  6. Compare the government’s impact on health regulations and reform in various healthcare systems.
  7. Discuss common ethical principles applied to critical bioethical issues.
  8. Summarize the effect of health literacy on the healthcare system.
bba 2201

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Health care ethics: Critical issues for the 21st century (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2014)

Author: Morrison, E. E., & Furlong, B. (Eds.).

ISBN: 978-1-4496-6535-7

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at gro.vnua@erotskoob

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