HITP-150 Legal & Ethical Issues in HIT

3 cr.

The learner is introduced to the court and legal systems, identifies the roles of participants in those systems, and learns appropriate courtroom behavior. The course considers the medical record as a legal document; it deals with privileged information, confidential information and communication, release of information, and consent and authorization. Specific federal/state laws as they relate to release of information will be explored as well as fraud and abuse issues.
Offered: Spring
- Faculty Permission Required