Ethics and Law in Heatlhcare

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Describes the legal climate within which the healthcare institutions operate particularly as they pertain to the activities of healthcare administrators. Introduces the dominant ethical theories and principles in healthcare, relating them to current ethical issues (professional, clinical, social, business, and organizational). Examines the relationships between ethical and legal concepts, and how the two relate and influence each other. Provides the opportunity to begin to formulate ethical and legal positions related to contemporary issues and situations in healthcare. Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate College of Health and Human Sciences Health Services Administration