Law In Public Health

Course Description

This course explores the complex and evolving legal environment surrounding the public health and health care delivery systems. Issues include those related to tobacco-related injuries and Medicaid litigation, personal injury liability for toxic substance exposure, end-of-life decision making, medical malpractice, and insurance company regulation and liability. In analysis of these topics, the interrelationship of the levels and branches of government will be noted. Also, the course incorporates basic descriptions of financing mechanisms and providers in the US health care system.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply.