Patient Rights and Healthcare Ethics

Name: Patient Rights and Healthcare Ethics
Price: 6.00 USD

Tracking # 20-1135686

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Program Objectives:

Describe the Historical Context and Core Ethical Principles: Outline the development of modern patient rights and the foundational ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice.
Explain the Informed Consent Process: Detail the components and step-by-step approach to obtaining informed consent using communication strategies that support health literacy.
Evaluate Patients’ Decision-Making Rights: Discuss patients' rights to accept or refuse treatment, including the role of advance directives and the legal and ethical implications.
Identify Additional Patient Rights: Describe rights related to telehealth access, dignity, nondiscrimination, safety, and privacy protections under HIPAA.
Demonstrate Financial Transparency Practices: Show how patients can question charges, request itemized medical bills, and ensure financial clarity.
Summarize Patient Responsibilities: Identify key responsibilities such as providing accurate information, following treatment plans, managing appointments, and addressing financial obligations.
Outline Patient Conduct When Refusing Treatment: Explain how to respectfully decline recommended care while maintaining appropriate behavior toward staff and facilities.
Differentiate Pediatric Patient Rights: Clarify the rights of minors and the shared decision-making roles of parents or legal guardians.
Discuss the Impact of the Affordable Care Act: Review how the ACA strengthened patient rights through the Patient’s Bill of Rights, improving access and reducing healthcare barriers.

Course Overview:

In the "Patient Rights and Healthcare Ethics" course, students will explore the fundamental principles and practices of patient rights and ethical considerations in the healthcare industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including informed consent, treatment decisions, research participation, billing, and patient responsibilities.

$6.00 1 Hours