AHLT 127 - Ethical & Legal Issues in Hlth

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

Students will receive an overview of the field of ethics in health care, liability, and the importance of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule. Students will learn about developing and maintaining professional behavior in different situations that might include miscommunication and challenging clients and families. Through lecture, discussion, debate, and group activities, students will be exposed to ethical theory, tools to be used in making ethical decisions, patient/client rights, patient/client advocacy, and specific examples of ethical and/or legal dilemmas they may encounter in the delivery of services in various settings including inpatient, outpatient and home care, and addictions. In order to successfully pass this course, student must achieve a grade of "C" or better, along with meeting the academic standards of the college.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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