ALHS2314 — Medical Law and Ethics
ALHS 2314 - Medical Law and Ethics ALHS 2314 - Medical Law and Ethics 3 sem hrs cr This course provides an introduction to legal and ethical issues that impact healthcare professionals. Laws and regulations related to the healthcare industry such as HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, and standard of care are addressed. In addition, ethical and moral issues that healthcare professionals may encounter are presented. The student will develop an understanding of the unique interplay of the new and changing healthcare, technology, workforce, research, financing, regulation, and personal and professional behaviors, values, and assumptions that underlie the current healthcare system. (3