Jul 01, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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HTCH 1040 - Law and Ethics in Health Professions & Technology
Comprehensive overview of law and ethics in the health professions. Ethical issues discussed along with practical information on the law, legal system, malpractice, negligence, and standards of care for a vast array of health professions. Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) incorporated to provide the legal foundation for practice in the health care fields.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- The student will compare and contrast malpractice, negligence and standards of care in the health professions.
- The student will discuss HIPPA and other regulations as they apply to health care in contemporary settings.
- The student will list 2-3 major areas of ethical concern in health care.
- The student will list and discuss examples of ethical issues in health care.
- The student will understand the importance of law and ethics in the health professions.
- The student will understand the role of the legal system in healthcare.
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