BUS 323 - The Legal and Ethical Environment for Healthcare Managers

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This course covers laws and ethics that affect the business of modern medical practice. It examines relationships among physicians, patients, and medical assistants. Topics include the legal system, the medical profession and consumers of their services. Also covered is professional liability and medical malpractice, physician’s responsibilities, medical records, ethical and bioethical issues, and current regulations. Case study method is used to study sensitive topics such as patient confidentiality, abortion, and death and dying.

Prerequisites & Notes
BUS322

(Cr: 3)