Course organiser:Jim Thornton
Presenter:Various
25 Sep:
Jim Thornton on 'Philosophical issues that might affect ethical decision-making:'Jim is a U3A Okeover member and a teacher of the Philosophy of Religion course at the University of Canterbury.
2 Oct:
Jonathan Hickford on 'The ethical issues in messing with DNA: 'Jonathan is a Professor in Animal Breeding and a teacher and researcher in Genetics at Lincoln University. He says "Advances in molecular biology, genetics and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis are raising new issues as regards who gets to choose the genetics of future generations. Will fashion begin to dictate the human genetics we keep and that we choose to discard?"
9 Oct:
Michael Ardagh on 'Ethical decision-making for health professionals:'Michael is Professor of Emergency Medicine and a specialist in the Emergency department of Christchurch Hospital. Ethical decision-making for health professionals will be explored using the case of Jacko as a foundation - a drunk man with a head injury who wants to leave the emergency department. Discussion will include appearances by Hippocrates, Abel Tasman, The Spice Girls and Campbell's Soup.
16 Oct:
Ruth Margerison on 'Ethics in aid programmes to other countries: ' Ruth is a teacher, writer, lecturer and widely experienced consultant for aid programmes to other countries.
23 Oct:
Neil Fleming & Jim Thornton on ''Issues raised by members: 'A facilitated discussion on ethical issues experienced by our members.