HIT 118 - Legal Aspects of the Medical Office III

Institution:

Columbia Basin College

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Description:

An introduction to the American legal system; the physician-patient relationship; the laws and statutes that apply to health professions; the basis of medical law; the litigation processes; employment and safety laws including quality improvement programs and incident reports; medical ethics, and bioethics; professional and ethical conduct and behavior; and ethical issues in the medical office; the medical record and its uses; the basic laws protecting patient information including knowledge of HIPPA regulations and how they pertain to the medical office. Prerequisite: Internet proficiency. 4920 BAW 3 STAFF TTh 12:30PM- 2:00PM W180A

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbiabasin.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 547-0511

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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