MEDA 205 - Medical Law and Ethics

Institution:

Bucks County Community College

Subject:

Medical Assistant

Description:

This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics for health care practitioners. Topics including criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence, and ethical concepts as they relate to the medical profession. Managed care, HIPAA, and other health care legislative rulings are discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bucks.edu/

Phone Number:

(215) 968-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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