HSM4591
HSM 4591 - Health Care Law and Ethics (3 Cr.)
CCAPS Applied Professional Studies (10908)
TUCL - College of Continuing and Professional Studies
HSM 4591 - Health Care Law and Ethics (3 Cr.)
Course description
Introduction to the major legal and ethical aspects and principles as applied in health services management. Topics include organization and governance of healthcare organizations; regulation; healthcare fraud and abuse; professional licensing and credentialing; compliance, quality and risk management; privacy and security of individually identifiable health information; healthcare decision-making; professional liability and malpractice. Other topics include legal and ethical issues surrounding healthcare technologies, medical research, and medical breakthroughs.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
002287
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Spring