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MEDA 150 - Medical Law and Ethics

Credits 2
Caring for patients involves ethical and legal responsibilities which makes knowledge of current trends in medical law, ethics and bioethics fundamental for healthcare workers. This course presents regulations that pertain to professional liability, types of consent, employment practices, medical records and cultural implications. HIPPA laws are discussed in detail. Current bioethical considerations are also explored.