Legal and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare Management

Catalog description

Offered: F. The study of the legal and ethical issues involved in management and delivery of healthcare services and inter-relationships between institution, physicians, and patients. Topics include release of information, quality documentation, retention of records, HIPAA privacy and confidentiality, ethical standards of practice, fraud and abuse, risk management, contracts, consents, and other current medical/legal issues. Section information text: Students MUST have access to the internet. Course information will be sent by MWSU email prior to classes starting.