Course Description
This course covers medical ethics and law in the Health Care Profession. The areas covered include bio-ethical issues, medical practice acts, legal relationships and responsibilities, invasions of privacy, medical professional liability, the litigation process, and avoiding unjustified malpractice/negligence claims. The instructor also guides students in exploring relevant current issues.
Units: 2
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to CSU only
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 32 – 36
- In-Class Lab Hours: 0
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: None
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to CSU only