HSEM2716V

This seminar explores matters of social justice related to health. Class sessions predominantly focus on discussion of specific practical issues such as the promotion of race-specific therapies as an approach to ameliorating health disparities, the inclusion of homeless persons in research providing free access to health care, and the allocation of HIV medications in impoverished developing countries. Readings from multiple disciplinary perspectives ground examination these social justice issues. Discussions incorporate consideration of these issues? institutional and broader social contexts.

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