RAD.2810 Law and Ethics
This course introduces the importance of law and ethics as they relate to the patient in the healthcare setting. The law component is structured around United States law and provides the student with a comprehensive look at relevant medical legislation. The ethical component is structured around the theories and principles that influence the rules of conduct in the healthcare professions. Students will engage in class debates in which they discuss learned concepts found in modern media depictions of the healthcare setting. Cultural competence and its effect on professional behavior and thought will be explored.