This course introduces students to philosophical issues in the study of medicine. The course will cover foundational questions, such as what constitutes evidence that a therapy is effective, how do we define health and disease, and information derived from research is used to support clinical practice. Students will be introduced to different movements in contemporary clinical medicine, such as Evidence-based Medicine, Person-Centered Healthcare, and Precision Medicine.
4.0 credits, including a 0.5 credit in BR=1/ BR=2
0.5 credit in HPS/PHL courses, HPS250H1 or another philosophy of science course would be particularly useful