Legal & Ethical Aspects Hlth C

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This course explores a broad overview of legal foundations in a multidisciplinary health care marketplace within the United States. Advanced topics included are legal history, torts, negligence, contracts, liability, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, and medical records. The creation and termination of the patient-provider relationship will be explored as well as creation of an informed consent.<br><br>(Prerequisite HSA 4184 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (HSA-BAS)) or (Prerequisite DEH 4852 with a minimum grade of C and Admission to Dental Hygiene (Bachelor of Applied Science) (DENH-BAS)) or Admission to Emergency Management (Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (EAM-ATC) or Admission to Cardiopulmonary Science (Bachelor of Science) (CARD-BS)