HIMT 1200 Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Focuses on the study of legal principles applicable to health information, patient care and health records. Topics include working of the American Legal System, courts and legal procedures, principles of liability, patient record requirements, and access to health information, confidentiality and informed consent, the judicial process of health information, specialized patient records, risk management and quality assurance, HIV information, and the electronic health record.
Contact Hours
4
Prerequisite
Regular Status