Health Law, Policy and Ethics

Catalog description

Introduces law and the legal system with special emphasis on health-related topics and policies, and key health law issues. Includes the study of the legal and regulatory environment of health care and the administration of health services with a review of the laws pertaining to healthcare institutions, physicians, and other healthcare workers who contribute to patient care. Tort and contract law are emphasized. The course addresses policy issues and ethics through topics like patient rights, reproduction, and end of life decisions.