HMS303 Death & Dying
A comprehensive introduction to the study of death, dying, and grief by presenting the salient points of major issues and questions through diverse points of view. The purpose of this course is to increase students' understanding of the concept of death and dying through exploration of death and dying. This course is constructed to stimulate student learning and critical thinking; and to think about and possibly accept the inevitability of death and its causes. Some specific topics to be covered include attitudes towards death; living with a terminal illness, end-of-life care; hospice; cultural sensitivity; ethical and legal issues; pain management; grief and mourning. The course also explores students' own perceptions and beliefs about death and dying.