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HTHS305 - Legal Aspects of Healthcare Management

Semester Credit Hour(s): 3

This course explores in part the essential legal aspects ethical and bioethical components of the health care industry. Included is background information regarding the evolution of the health care system as well as a primer in applicable health care laws. Students learn about the anatomy of a lawsuit as well as the responsibilities and liabilities of all health care professionals and organizations. Patient rights and responsibilities are discussed along with the ethical responsibilities of health care providers.

Prerequisite(s): HTHS110

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