course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

OST 149   Medical Legal Issues
   
Lecture: 03 Lab: 00
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: Take DRE 096 or ENG 070 and RED 070 or Placement Test Credit Equivalent
Corequisites:   None
   
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.
This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).