Introduction to Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Care
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Overview
Subject area
HITE
Catalog Number
120
Course Title
Introduction to Legal & Ethical Aspects of Health Care
Department(s)
Description
This course introduces the student to the legal and ethical aspects applicable to health information. Emphasis is placed on the purposes and goals of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security rules. Topics include privacy, confidentiality, and security issues; types of discovery; subpoenas; Tort law; disclosure of health information; consent to treatment; the legal paper and electronic health record; documentation principles for health record entries; authentication; individual patient rights; ownership and control of the health record; access to patient health information; release of health information (ROI) policies and procedures; and professional and practice-related ethical issues in health information management.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
036906
Course Schedule
Schedule
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