LEGL 240 - Professional Malpractice

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course is an examination of the law of malpractice with an emphasis on malpractice in health professions. It also examines risk management methods in health care. The course will focus on informed consent, vicarious liability of health professionals and health care facilities, negligence, the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, mandatory arbitration, defenses, and medicolegal ethics.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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