MA 112 - Medical Law and Ethics

Credit Hours: 2

The student is introduced to human value development and the foundation of the U.S. legal system. Issues such as licensure and certification, managed care, medical records, patients’ and physicians’ rights and responsibilities (HIPPA) and workplace legalities are presented. Medical contracts, professional liability and medical malpractice, as well as defenses to liability suits will be integrated into the class discussions. Bioethical issues, such as cloning, genetic engineering, stem cell research as well as transplantation and death and dying, as they affect the roles of various health care practitioners, will also be discussed. Case studies and video presentations will be used to enhance class discussions.