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Fall 2008
Law No.: LAW4766
Sched. No.: 303kh
Medical Malpractice and Health Care Quality
Section 0001
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Hafemeister, Tom



Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):M W, 1540-1700 (WB 105)
Credits:3Type:Lecture
Capacity:35 **This information is current as of 08/28/2008 06:18:12 PM**
Current Enrollment:34 **This information is current as of 08/28/2008 06:18:12 PM**

Course Description:

Medical malpractice litigation in this country is alternatively characterized as the bane of conscientious health care providers or an invaluable means to enhance the quality of health care and compensate patients who receive inadequate care. This course will examine health care quality in the United States as seen through the lens of medical malpractice liability. Topics likely to be addressed include medical error, the liability of health care professionals, the professional-patient relationship (including informed consent), the liability of health care institutions, EMTALA, the regulation of health care facilities, managed care liability and ERISA, and health care related tort reform.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: Examination