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OST-149 Medical Legal Issues

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.


Requisites: Take 1 group; Option: Take DRE-097(S23642); Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required./>

Total Class Credits: 3
Class Credits: 3
Lab Credits: 0
Clinic Credits: 0


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