CCN: HIM2012

Title: HEALTH RECORDS LAW

Credit Hrs: 3.00


Description

This course focuses on the impact of legal and ethical issues in health information management. Topics include an overview of: the branches of government; tort law; confidentiality and release of information; subpoenaed information; record retention and security; information consent; liability; patient rights; negligence and malpractice; and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to comply with legal requirements and be aware of legislative and regulatory trends.


Prerequisite(s) :

Lec Hrs Lab Hrs Oth Hrs Fees
48.00 0.00 0.00