This module provides an overview of the field of ethics as it applies to health and health care. It is recommended for groups who have had no previous formal exposure to the subject area. Topics include the importance of considering ethical issues in the health setting and common approaches and principles used in addressing health ethics issues. Landmark legal cases which fueled the recent expansion of interest in health ethics are also considered. Specific approaches introduced include the four principles; duty, consequence, virtue and care-based ethics; as well as case-based ethics or casuistry.