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* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.
Course Description Legal and ethical issues in delivery of health care are presented. A grounding in the parts of tort and contract law that affect the health care delivery is set forth along with broad ideas concerning the functioning of the legal system. Special attention is given to confidentiality, priveledged communications, informed consent, the elements of and defenses against malpractice, legal and practical issues commonly encountered by medical assistants, end of life and the beginning of life legal and ethical issues, and the effect of managed care on ethical issues faced by the health care practioners.
Delivery Method Course Materials Penn Foster College will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. There is no additional cost for course materials. Course Availability
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Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.
