Credits:
3
This course examines foundational principles, frameworks, and models of ethical decision-making relevant to health care administrators. Students will explore the intersection of ethics, leadership, and governance by analyzing real-world dilemmas and current events through the lens of professional standards and organizational responsibilities. Topics include consent and capacity, resource allocation, provider-patient relationships, medical assistance in dying, reproduction, contested therapies, and emerging technologies. Emphasis is placed on the operational and strategic implications of ethical decision-making, and how ethical missteps can impact organizational integrity and public trust.