Medical Ethics, Law and Humanities PGCert

City St George's, University of London

Discover how ethics and law impact medicine by exploring past, present, and future issues in healthcare, including topics like assisted suicide, AI, and global clinical challenges. Ethics, professionalism, and law play a crucial role in shaping medicine today. In this course, you will critically examine these areas and apply them to the challenges facing modern healthcare systems.You will be introduced to different methods of medical humanities, exploring how they can provide insight into areas like the doctor-patient relationship and the experience of illness. At the same time, you will delve into key ethical and legal issues within professional medical practice.What makes this degree unique is its focus on both the history and future of medicine. You will explore current healthcare challenges, the historical development of medical practice, and how advancements in technology are expected to transform the healthcare of tomorrow.