MEDA 064 - Medical Ethics and Legal Issues for the Allied Health Professional

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This course presents future Allied Health professionals with an overview of ethical and legal practices related to the medical field. Guidelines pertaining to the laws, policies and regulations associated with medical issues and clinical practice within the various Allied Health professions, as well as those established by their associated accrediting/licensing agencies, are described and discussed. The impact of the cultural, social, ethical differences and the expectations from the patient's perspective are analyzed and assessed.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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