MPH 635 - Health Law and Ethics

The course examines the complexities and relationships of common law and federal and state statutes, rules and administrative actions, as well as the powerful influences of politics, ethics and non-governmental forces that inform and influence contractual and legal relationships in the health law field. We will explore legal and ethical issues that permeate the public and private health care systems and also touch on economic issues that affect policies and laws. Students will scrutinize ethical and legal issues in health practice, administration and research, and analyze functions and interactions between courts, legislators and regulators. This course explores the inherent tension between promoting the public health and protecting the legal and ethical rights and interests of individuals.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: Public Health