306.663.20 LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT
Department:
Health Policy and Management
Term: Winter I term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Judy Holzer
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
- James Doherty
Description:
Develops skills in the ethical analysis of policies and conflicts that arise in the delivery of health care services. Explores the ethical implications of the fundamental structural changes taking place in the U.S. health care market, with attention to the perspectives of the health care professional, the organization "managing care," and the consumer. Topics include basic and applied works in ethical theory; ethical issues in provider selection; the changing physician-patient relationship; reimbursement and financial incentives; quality assurance and utilization review; experimental treatment; and the care of vulnerable and high-risk populations.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on class participation and a short take-home exercise.
Location: Baltimore
Enrollment Minimum: 12
Enrollment Maximum: 24
Enrollment Restriction: Restricted to students enrolled in the Pacific Rim part-time DrPH program ONLY
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: jholzer@jhpsh.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Frequency Schedule: One Year Only
Next Offered: 2013-2014