HCM 208 Healthcare Ethics and Law
Examines healthcare ethics and law, including theoretical foundations and social, technological, organizational, individual, and patient influences. Emphasis is placed on comparing and contrasting law and ethics, as well as examining the impact of the law, cost-containment efforts, and quality and malpractice concerns on healthcare settings and healthcare delivery. Students delineate between what is legal versus what is ethical and learn principles of ethical decision-making. Legal and ethical issues in healthcare will be examined through case studies and analyses of real world examples.
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in
ENG 152
Offered
Fall and Spring