RHS 481 - Legal Aspects in Health Care

Institution:

Manhattan College

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to basic principles of law and administrative codes applicable to hospitals. Topics include: legal liability of health care institutions, staff, and personnel of injuries to patients; malpractice and negligence law. Patients rights: consent to medical and surgical procedures, medical and surgical procedures, medical records, disclosure of information and confidential communications. Legal death, autopsy, and organ donation. Spring. (Cr. 3)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.manhattan.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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