MED 215 - Medical Law and Ethics

Institution:

Pittsburgh Technical College (formerly Pittsburgh Technical Institute) - Closed

Subject:

Description:

This course is a study of the laws of the United States as they relate to the health care industry. Topics to be covered include: use of medical records, contracts, liability, patient rights, HIPAA, emergency care, Good Samaritan laws, confidentiality, right to privacy, informed consent laws, and the structure of the legal system. After researching, team panels will debate bioethical issues.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ptcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 809-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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