Description: This course addresses the legal and ethical considerations in healthcare management. Topics include patient rights, informed consent, confidentiality, and compliance with healthcare laws and regulations. Through interactive discussions and case studies, participants will gain a deep understanding of ethical decision-making in healthcare.
Objectives:
- Understand key legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
- Learn about patient rights and informed consent.
- Understand confidentiality and privacy regulations.
- Navigate healthcare laws and compliance requirements.
- Apply ethical decision-making frameworks to real-world situations.
Units:
- Introduction to Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Patient Rights and Responsibilities
- Informed Consent in Healthcare
- Confidentiality and Privacy in Healthcare
- Healthcare Laws and Regulations
- Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
- Legal Issues in Healthcare Administration
- Case Studies and Ethical Dilemmas
