COM 568 - Medical Jurisprudence

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Osteopathic Medicine

Description:

This course introduces students to legal principles and standards, with particular applicability to the practice of medicine. Included are: bases and elements of the law; the common law system; understanding Federal and State court systems; testifying in legal proceedings; legal ethics; lawyers' representation of clients; civil lawsuits; torts; negligence and medical malpractice; physician-patient priviledge; medical ethics; confidentiality; HIPAA Privacy Standards; patients' rights to access records; informed consent; confidentiality of substance abuse treatment; understanding and handling subpoenas and search warrants; hospital medical staff membership and privileges; peer review, reporting adverse actions; mandatory and optional reporting to authorities, including child abuse and neglect and elder and adult abuse and neglect; medical licensure; disciplinary actions by medical licensure boards; prescription drugs issues concerning physician; HIV and AIDS confidentiality and testing; and issues concerning termination of patient care.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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