An Introduction to Medical Ethics: The Impact of Disability Screening
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Brief Introduction
Gain a clearer understanding of ethics and the ethical issues surrounding prenatal screening of disabilities.Course Summary
This course on Practical Ethics: Screening for and Against Disability will help you understand the ethical issues involved in prenatal and neonatal screening for disability.Key Learning Points
- Explore the ethical issues surrounding prenatal and neonatal screening for disability
- Understand the concept of disability and the social model of disability
- Learn about the impact of screening on individuals, families and society
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Bioethicist
- USA: $64,000
- India: INR 4,73,000
- Spain: €31,000
- Disability Rights Advocate
- USA: $48,000
- India: INR 3,50,000
- Spain: €24,000
- Medical Ethicist
- USA: $72,000
- India: INR 5,30,000
- Spain: €36,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the ethical issues surrounding prenatal and neonatal screening for disability
- Develop an understanding of the concept of disability and the social model of disability
- Gain knowledge about the impact of screening on individuals, families and society
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of ethics
- Interest in disability studies
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Practical Ethics: Effective Altruism
- Health Ethics, Law and Professionalism: An Introduction
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Rosemarie Garland-Thomson
- Eva Kittay
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for anyone with an interest in the ethical issues surrounding screening for disability or ethics in general. This includes healthcare professionals, policymakers, prospective parents considering prenatal screening, and the medical staff delivering these services.
Knowledge
- Ethical reasoning: method and applicationKey concepts of healthcare ethicsThe ethics of using technology to choose to have a child with a ‘disability’ (e.g. deafness) and the ethics of routine antenatal screening for Down Syndrome.
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the practical ethics of screening for and against disability in this course by FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its thought-provoking content and engaging delivery.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
thought-provoking contentPros from User Reviews
- Engaging delivery of course material
- In-depth exploration of practical ethics
- Excellent resources and reading materials provided
- Interactive discussions with other learners
- Opportunities for critical thinking and reflection
Cons from User Reviews
- Difficulty level may be too high for beginners
- Limited practical applications outside of academic settings
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- Course content may be too narrow in scope for some learners
- Limited opportunities for personalized feedback from instructors
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