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The Medical Ethics Basics Proficiency course introduces the learner to the basic tenants and principals surrounding medical ethics. Issues in medical ethics involve life and death, the rights of patients, informed consent, confidentiality, competence, advance directives, negligence and more. Explore the ethical responsibilities of health care professionals to their patients, colleagues, and society at large.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Define and describe the terminology relevant to medical ethics.
- Accurately explain the fundamental principles of medical ethics
- Identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in the context of medical decision making
- Explain the ethical issues surrounding health care and allocation of medical resources
- Explore the ethical responsibilities of health care professionals to their patients, colleagues, and society at large.
AVERAGE STUDY TIME: 2-4 hours
AUDIENCE: This program is intended as a professional development course of study for providers, practice managers, consultants, medical staff, students in healthcare programs and others addressing medical site management and administration.
ACCREDITATION: This course is fully accredited for continuing education, NCPD/CME and credential renewal for Physicians/PAs, Nurses/RNs/LPNs, CHCIOs, CAHIMs and CPHIMs managers. Click relevant CE button below for credit information.
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