AHP 110 - Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics

(2 credits)

30 lecture hours
Prerequisites: None
AHP 110 covers the legal and ethical aspects of health care delivery. Topics include confidentiality, records, medical evidence, release of information, malpractice, negligence, and licensure. Also discussed are development and application of professional ethics codes. Additional information covered in this course: Various medical practices and acts are read and studied. The practices of confidentiality and those of recording and releasing of information are covered in detail. Emphasis is also given to the court system and governing bodies. The roles of accrediting, approving, licensing and certifying agencies are also discussed. Emphasis is placed on ethical standards and the development of codes of ethics, its importance and application.