HDIM 2020 - Health Law, Privacy, and Ethics

4.5 Credits

Students study legal principles, laws, and regulations related to healthcare and health information; confidentiality, privacy, subpoenas of health information, and methods used to enhance the security of health information; legal terminology and procedures and court systems; and liability of healthcare providers, patient rights, healthcare compliance, and health information management ethics. Students apply concepts learned to simulated health information cases.

Prerequisites: (1) HDIM 1010

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Utilize and interpret legal terminology encountered in connection with management of health information.
Adhere to the legal and regulatory requirements related to the health information infrastructure.
Identify and utilize resources for understanding and resolving issues of legal concepts involving health information.
Apply ethical principles to use and disclosure of health information.
Explain why the concept of confidentiality is important for quality health care.
Outline the provisions for use, disclosure and protection of health information contained in applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.
Determine the appropriate response to requests/subpoenas to disclose/redisclose health information.
Apply policies and procedures for access and disclosure of personal health information.

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