| Date Cancelled | |
| College | Regis College |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Course Code | RGT3936HF |
| Semester | First Semester |
| Section | 0101 |
| Online | No |
| Credits | One Credit |
| Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
| Description |
This course will examine current issues in end-of-life care in light of Catholic teaching and tradition. Topics to include: understanding death and suffering; decision-making at the end of life; mercy killing; physician-assisted death in Canada; hospice care; organ donation; forgoing treatment; children and end-of-life care; poverty and death - issues that challenge patients as well as families and health care profesisonals caring for persons as the end of life. Students will explore current debates on these topics and relevant Catholic Church teaching. |
| Pre-Requisites | RGT2911H or equivalent or permission of the instructor. |
| Schedule | Thu |
| Start Time | 16:00 |
| End Time | 18:00 |
| Hours Per Week | 2 |
| Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
| Maximum Enrolment | 16 |
| Additional Notes | Additional Evaluation: Poster presenation and written final exam |
| Teaching Method |
Lectures
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| Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Other
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| Previously Offered | Winter 2017 |
| Currently Offered | Fall 2018 |