OST 149 Medical Legal Issues

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces the complex legal, moral, and ethical issues involved in providing health-care services. Emphasis is placed on the legal requirements of medical practices; the relationship of physician, patient, and office personnel; professional liabilities; and medical practice liability. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of current medical law and accepted ethical behavior.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 5 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Recall key terms related to medical legal & ethical issues.
Evaluate ethical issues related to healthcare.
Apply knowledge of standard healthcare policies & protocols.
Conduct research of healthcare topics and information.