HSAM6120-L4 Eth/Legal Issues In Healthcare (Fall 2014)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 2 (08/23/2014 - 10/17/2014)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 3 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course presents an overview of the ethical and legal issues that impact on the delivery of health services. The role of morality in the department of ethical theory, the basic principles of bioethics, and the application of bioethical principles to patient care and service will be discussed. There will be instruction in the U.S. Legal system and in tort law, with particular problems faced by health care provides and administrators. The focus will be on problem solving using the legal and ethical theories and principles learned.
Course Materials
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Stephen E. Foreman, Ph.D.
foreman@rmu.edu
412-397-4078 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 119
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Professor of Health Care Administration
Nursing
Professor of Economics
Social Sciences
foreman@rmu.edu
412-397-4078 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 119
Profile