Ethical and Legal Considerations in Care Coordination.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2 lecture hours (delivered online). 2 credits. Partial semester online course which will be delivered in the first six weeks of the semester. Focuses on applying ethical decision-making frameworks to analyze ethical dilemmas that occur with patient care and between members of the interprofessional team. Examines care coordinator role conflict between patient advocacy and health system advocacy. Provides a framework for identifying potential liabilities while working in the care coordinator role. Explores legal responsibilities of the care coordinator.