Health Law Bioethics and Quality of Care

This introductory health law course focuses on the law governing the provider-patient relationship, mechanisms for assuring quality of health care, and legal issues that implicate bioethics. Topics may include informed consent, formation and termination of medical treatment relationships, confidentiality of medical information, end-of-life care, emerging health care technologies, medical research, and organ donation and transplantation. The course also surveys the legal regulation of health care quality, such as medical malpractice, accreditation, and professional licensure.