HIMT 1240 - Ethics and Legal Issues for Health Information Management

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Health Information Mgmt Tech

Description:

Prerequisite: HIMT 1100 (can be taken concurrently) Students will study legal aspects of medical record practice, an overview of judicial system and processes, the importance of medical record as a legal document, and the effect of confidentiality on release of medical information. They will also gain practice in the release of information function, record retention, and destruction of records. The course also discusses current legal issues, ethics, and laws. (2 contact hours)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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