| (3 cr.) This course provides a fundamental knowledge of
law and the legal system, examining how they
affect health care administration. Three areas of
law of special importance to the health care
setting are emphasized: tort law, contract law
and administrative law. The course also examines
the legal responsibilities and liabilities of an
institution's governing board, its
administrators, and its clinical staff. Finally,
the course analyzes the legal and ethical rights
of the patient and considers the patient's right
to informed consent, confidentiality and
commitment.
Every Year, Spring |
