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edXMilitary Healthcare Ethics
136 studentsBEGINNEREnglish
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Where medicine meets military doctrine, ethical dilemmas emerge. Military healthcare professionals face dual loyalties—to patient care and military mission—often in conditions where resources are scarce and stakes are high. This concise course, delivered by a leading expert in professional military medical ethics, guides you through real-world scenarios: treating non-combatants, allocating limited supplies under triage pressure, responding to pandemics and disasters. Gain frameworks to reason through these conflicts and the confidence to navigate ethical complexity in crisis settings. Completable in 5 hours.
About this course
What ethical dilemmas arise at the intersection of medicine and the military? How do healthcare professionals navigate conflicting responsibilities in war zones?
In this self-paced course from King’s College London, you will explore the ethical principles guiding military healthcare practice. Led by Professor Martin Bricknell, a leader in professional military medical ethics, the course examines real-life dilemmas and policy issues, including:
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Dual loyalty to patient and military mission
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Medical neutrality and treatment of non-combatants
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Resource allocation and triage under operational constraints
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Ethical issues in disaster response, pandemics, and humanitarian missions
Through global case studies and ethical frameworks, you’ll gain tools to reason through challenging medical decisions in conflict and crisis settings.
This is a short course that can be completed in 5 hours — designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule.
Price
$249
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