HSS 4107 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Death and Dying

3 units
Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Study of different perspectives related to death and dying, including historical, biological, psychological, social and cultural aspects. Discuss the impact and context of death, dying and bereavement at individual, familial, professional and social levels. Examine contemporary issues relating to death and dying from an interdisciplinary perspective. Discuss modalities involved in the management of death and dying, and the organization of institutions and health care services.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: 81 university units. The courses HSS 4107 , PSY 3101 cannot be combined for units.

Previously Offered Terms:

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Winter

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Organized

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