PHTH 6650 - Issues in Health Care

Institution:

Stockton University

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Successful completion of all previous required course work Open only to PHTH majors. This course will involve an in-depth study of the health care system, its structure, controls, finance and effectiveness. The course will examine the relationship of the health care system at the local, state and federal levels. Issues facing the profession of physical therapy will be emphasized. Specific focus is on the role of Physical Therapy in the identified issues. Topics for review include the following: the malpractice crisis; the nursing shortage; the under and uninsured; public policy and health care as a pendulum; ethical delivery of the health care; sexual harassment; foreign-educated practioners and business practices. Faculty: L.A. GUENTHER 2.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Graduate Studies Division Doctoral of Physical Therapy Department

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stockton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 652-1776

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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