HM 310 - Health Care Law and Government Regulations

Institution:

Fisher College

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Description:

Prerequisite: HM 300 This course provides a basic working knowledge of law and government regulations aff ecting health care. Utilizing textbooks, articles and case studies, student will review legal and ethical issues in health care delivery including medical ethics; case tort and criminal law; liability, negligence, patients rights, privacy and confi dentiality regulations, informed consent and other topics. The course will also provide indepth review of government policies and regulatory guidelines relating to the operation of health care systems, including the impact of policy on care delivery and responsibilities ascribed to health care managers.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fisher.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 236-8800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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