HIT 134 - Hit Legal & Ethical Issues

Institution:

Bishop State Community College

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Description:

3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to program This course is a review of the legal and ethical aspects applicable to health information. This course focuses on the health record as a legal document; legal principles; patient rights/advocacy issues; definition and application of professional ethics; release of information and confidentiality of health information. Student outcomes include demonstration of the use of legal vocabulary and application of release of information guidelines. CORE

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bishop.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 405-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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