PD III: Ethics & Moral Agency

Catalog description

The exploration of ethics and moral agency in the profession of physical therapy using the context of social determinants of health. Inequalities, inequities and social justice in the context of healthcare that limit or enable the attainment of positive health outcomes will be explored. The concept of at-risk patient/clients will be introduced including the indicators of these risks and how to develop a plan to advocate for the well-being of the patient/client will also be explored. Students will be required to select actual experiences from their concurrent Clinical Education course to provide the context for exploring the four pillars of medical ethics. Students will be expected to utilize their knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health as a context for exploring and deconstructing patient attitudes, decisions and behaviors. This course is offered in the summer semester, year 2.