MDCA 1305 - Medical Law and Ethics

Institution:

Laredo Community College

Subject:

Description:

Instruction in principles, procedures, and regulations involving legal and ethical relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Includes current ethical issues as they relate to the practice of medicine and fiduciary responsibilities. Learning Outcomes: The student will recognize the importance of and adhere to the Patient's Bill of Rights; define general legal terms as they apply to the practice of medicine; and differentiate between sources and types of law in Texas and the U.S. The student will maintain and manage patient records in an ethical and legal manner; and identify and differentiate among traditional and contemporary views and philosophical principles of bioethics, ethics relevant to medical practice. Prerequisites: MDCA 1313 or acceptance into an Allied Health Program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.laredo.edu

Phone Number:

(956) 721-5394

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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