LGST 235 - Health Care Law

Focuses on the application of law to the provision of health care services to the public. Students will be introduced to pertinent laws and policies including HIPAA, doctor/patient relationships, informed consent, liability issues for health care providers, duties of health care professionals, and medical malpractice claim prosecution procedures. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 , LGST 104 , and LGST 210 , or consent of program coordinator. Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Explain basic health care laws.
Describe the concepts, liabilities and duties that encompass health care law.
Explain the process of medical malpractice claims.

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