Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management

This course explores ethical dilemmas in creating health policies and running health systems, though the ethical dilemmas have relevance beyond the health sector and non-health students are welcome as well. We begin with two policy-making sessions, taking up the question: under what conditions can one violate their personal values in an effort to get a policy deal that would benefit many done? Then we turn to managerial subjects, focusing our attention on acceptance of philanthropic donations, conscientious objections and the role of health systems in addressing racism and pursing functioning markets. Each session will have 1-2 readings and be run as a seminar, with energetic class participation expected of all students.