HIT 2262 - Medical Ethics And Law

Institution:

South Arkansas Community College

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Description:

A course of study designed to introduce the student entering the health care field to ethical and legal issues and responsibilities. Ethical and legal responsibilities of health care workers are the major focus. Ethical/legal topics include confidentiality, patient rights, liability and malpractice, legal proceedings, and medical ethical issues such as abortion, assisted suicides, organ transplants, medical experimentation, and others. Students are encouraged to explore and express their own thoughts and ideas concerning these topics.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.southark.edu

Phone Number:

(870) 862-8131

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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