HC 323 - Health Care Law

Institution:

Stonehill College

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Description:

Three Credits Fall Semester Examines legal issues in provision of health care services. What are the three sources of law? What should you do if your health care facility is sued for malpractice? What is informed consent? Do you have to tell a patient everything? What should be documented in a medical record and when can such a record be released? When can a patient refuse treatment? When can a health care facility refuse to treat a patient? What are a patient's rights? Negotiation and legal writing skills are developed. Recommended for anyone interested in working in a facility providing health care social services, either as a manager or a provider.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stonehill.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 565-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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