LAW 250 - Medicolegal Research and Writing

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: Admission to the legal nurse consultant program and LIBR 125 This course emphasizes the role of the legal nurse consultant in the preparation of, and contribution to, various documents used in the context of a medicolegal-related law practice. Topics include the use of medical and science-related information resources and the preparation of such documents as legal memoranda; legal-related correspondence; summaries of medical/science literature; summaries of health-care records; and summaries of health-care expenses and settlement brochures, particularly in the context of intentional torts, negligence, product liability, strict liability, and medical-malpractice litigation. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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