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2016-2017 Official General Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HIT 222 W - Medical Legal Aspects


Introduction to legal aspects of medical records.  Legal basis for medical practice, confidentiality.  Patient’s “Bill of Rights,” voluntary and involuntary release of medical information.  Authorizations and consents, professional liabilities, medical-moral issues such as abortion, euthanasia, sterilization, artificial insemination. 

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  ENG 110 College Writing I

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Note
This course is designated as a writing emphasis course.

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Write position papers on bioethical topics.
2.  Apply current laws, accreditation, and certification standards related to health information initiatives.
3.  Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure to personal health information.
4.  Understand procedures regarding the release of patient information to authorized users.
5.  Apply and promote ethical standards of practice.