Bioethics and the Law

This course is an introduction to bioethics and the law.   The course will consider the role of law and legal institutions in ethical and social issues that arise in society including: doctor-patient relationship, medical malpractice, privacy issues, health care finance, end-of-life issues, organ donation, disability, mental health, public health, medical product regulation, food regulation, regulation of research and intellectual property. The course will approach these topics in light of the effect of the development of new medical and technological advances including artificial intelligence, biotechnology and life sustaining technologies.  Students will understand the basic concepts of bioethics, discern questions of ethics vs. law and understand the key topics presented in the class.