HIMS 1500 - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information Management

Institution:

Western Nebraska Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: HIMS-1250 HIMS-1350 Th is course introduces the student to the study of legal and ethical principles related to patient care and health information; legal terminology and procedures; court systems; and liability of health care providers. Legal requirements governing policies designed to safeguard and maintain health information, including how to appropriately respond to requests for patient specifi c information will be explored. Students will explore ethical issues and apply a decision making model to selected case studies. (3/45/0/0/0/3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wncc.edu

Phone Number:

(308) 635-3606

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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