Mar 29, 2024  
2013-2014 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LAW 5330 - Patient Rights & Protections


This course reviews the current legal,understanding of patients? rights to control their,own treatment. The relevant statues and,regulations will be considered, including those,regarding hospitals and nursing homes. Students,will examine issues arising in cases of those,diagnosed with mental health disabilities, along,with surrogate decision-making in the treatment of,elders, children and other patients in special,circumstances. The course will also inquire into,the challenges and rights of those who interact,with the health care system as members of,minorities because of race, gender, age,,disability, or genetic condition.
Prerequisite(s): LAW-5100
Credit(s): 3



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