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2018-2019 Supplemental Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Supplemental Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MHA 5303 - Health Law, Ethics & Policy

Credits: 3 hrs.
This course provides an introduction to health legislation, programs and their workers, health care facilities and staff for injuries to patients and abuse of patient rights by the health care system.  Topics include malpractice suits and legislation, collection of bills, labor laws and informed consent.  Healthcare ethics and moral principles will be addressed.  The course examines important aspects of healthcare related policies and takes a broad approach to the study of health policy and law, including healthcare, public health and bioethical issues in the United States.