HST 305 - Ethics and Legal Issues in Health Care

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Farmingdale State College

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Description:

This course will introduce students to the complex issues of Ethics and the Legal Aspects of Health Care. The development of self-awareness will support the students understanding of the common ethical dilemma's faced by health care workers. Students will be introduced to the basic problem solving skills used when facing an ethical dilemma. Concepts of Autonomy, Justice, Fidelity, Beneficence and Non-Maleficence will be discussed. The student will explore the difference between Legal obligations and Moral obligations and the concepts of Law as it affects the Health Care System. Case studies will be used as a means of exploring the issues. Prerequisite(s): HST 101 or approval of department chair (3,0) 3 credits Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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