HPSM 6258 - HEALTHCARE LAW AND ETHICS

[3 Credits]

This comprehensive course which addresses the principles and practice of health law and the relationship of health law and regulations to medical ethics. Subject matter encompasses federal and state laws and regulations that relate to the health professions and to provider organizations including professional liability, informed consent, rationing of health care, referral relationships, genetic testing, end of the life issues and others. Emphasis will be placed on application of these principles, laws, and regulations to evolving systems of providing and financing health care in the United States.