HCMT2315 — Medical Legal Issues
HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues HCMT 2315 - Medical Legal Issues 3 Class Hours An overview of the legal issues arising in the healthcare workplace. Topics include a brief history of the legal system, torts, contracts, confidentiality, laws relating to drug administration, medical records as a legal document, patients’ authorization, informed consent, medical practice acts, and areas of potential liability for the healthcare professional. Student must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in order to progress in program. Semester Availability: Fall, Spring Not part of a Tennessee Transfer Pathway