Course Descriptions
Courses matching MED 118
| Hrs Per Week: | Sem Hrs: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prefix No | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clin/Exp | Credit |
| MED 118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Prerequisites: Admission to Medical Assisting Program | |||||
| Corequisites: MED 110, MED 130 or Departmental Permission | |||||
| This course covers legal relationships of physicians and patients, contractual agreements, professional liability, malpractice, medical practice acts, informed consent, and bioethical issues. Emphasis is placed on legal terms, professional attitudes, and the principles and basic concepts of ethics and laws involved in providing medical services. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the legal and ethical responsibilities of a multi-skilled health professional. | |||||
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