Professional Certificate in Healthcare Law and Ethics for Nurses
-- ViewingNowThe Professional Certificate in Healthcare Law and Ethics for Nurses is a critical course for nursing professionals seeking to enhance their legal knowledge and ethical decision-making skills. As the healthcare industry faces increasing regulation and ethical dilemmas, there is a growing demand for nurses who can navigate complex legal landscapes while upholding ethical standards.
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• Introduction to Healthcare Law: Understanding the legal framework in which healthcare is delivered, including key legislation and regulations that govern nursing practice.
• Medical Malpractice: Examining the legal concept of medical malpractice, including the elements of a claim, common causes of action, and the role of nurses in malpractice cases.
• Patient Privacy and Confidentiality: Exploring the legal and ethical obligation of nurses to protect patient privacy and confidentiality, including HIPAA regulations and state laws.
• End-of-Life Care and Decision Making: Examining legal and ethical issues surrounding end-of-life care, including advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and physician-assisted death.
• Informed Consent: Understanding the legal and ethical requirement for informed consent, including the elements of informed consent and the role of nurses in obtaining informed consent.
• Healthcare Ethics: Exploring ethical principles and theories that guide healthcare decision making, including autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
• Patient Rights and Responsibilities: Examining the legal and ethical rights of patients, including the right to self-determination, informed consent, and privacy, as well as the responsibilities of patients in their own care.
• Healthcare Fraud and Abuse: Understanding the legal and ethical issues surrounding healthcare fraud and abuse, including the False Claims Act and whistleblower protections.
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing Research: Examining legal and ethical issues related to nursing research, including informed consent, patient privacy, and data management.
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