HLTH 205 — Medical Law and Ethics
Designed to incorporate the principles of critical thinking, the course will focus on pertinent laws at the federal and state levels, examining their application to the clinical practice including: Confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, release of patient information, licensure, medical malpractice, and risk management. Examination of current bioethical issues and their impact on the practice of medicine.
Prerequisites: ENGL 98, MATH 76, TS 76