AHEA 110 - Medical Law and Ethics

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of medical ethics and law. The student will gain a knowledge of law, medical ethics, and bioethics as they impact current health care practices. Special emphasis will be placed on documentation, types of consent, standard of care, physician-patient relationship, licensure and accreditation, and professional liability and malpractice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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