Links for HCP 120:
Most of the material in the left-hand column is used in class


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Here are a number of links used in the course. I have tried to make their titles clear as to their content, and have tried to keep the order of presentation through out the semester. If you have and trouble with the links in the "required" category, notify me. All others may not be accessible by all students/computer systems.
REQUIRED
USEFUL
FYI
"A Short History of Medicine" WORD doc: "Short History
Note: LONG download time
from the BBC!
The Rise of American Medical Authority AMA's Principles (vs.?) Patient's Rights Recent History of the Health Care Crisis
(the above is a media file)
An Introduction to Philosophy Dan Callahan and the 'Crisis' in HC Canada vs. the US. (1992)
Philosophy in a "Nutshell" Ethics, Morality & Law
The "Nutshell" and Role Models for
Health Care Professionals
Hippocratic Oath 1 or 2
Why Start With Aristotle?
Aristotle, Aquinas & Natural Law "If we were more like Geese..." Another Web Site on Natural Law
Abortion
The Worldview of Science Contrasting Worldviews
 L. Hinman's Web Page on Utility
NPR Link: Galileo: Separating  Science and Religion
 Bentham & "Act" Utility The Auto-Icon
 Mill & "Rule" Utility Utilitarianism  and LINKS
Reproductive Control   Photo Essay on IVF attempt FYI: http://www.givf.com/   and      http://www.publicdebate.com.au/is/300/
Kant's Categorical Imperative L.Hinman's PPoint slides on Kant L.Hinman's main page on Kant
Informed Consent  *** Handout ***
"active v. passive" distinction
also, "It's Over, Debbie
Doctors Dilemmas interactive pgm. 
(must register, but it's free)
Kohlberg ,Kohlberg and Gilligan Five Wishes  ( re: advanced directives)  Inquirer's "End of Life" series
Test #2 Overview
Futility and Infants
Fletcher's Criteria for "Personhood"
RawlsOrgan Allocation Rawls & Organs
Ruth Macklin on Genetic Engineering The DNA Files (interact / programs)
Final Overview
Major Points Lessons from the Progressive Scenario