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Hsm 542 Week 1&2 Discussion
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Week 1: Introductions/Overview: An Ethical and Legal Framework - Discussion

This week's graded topics relate to the following Terminal Course Objectives (TCOs): A | Given a situation related to reproductive genetics, genetic research, or the human genome project, develop a set of legal and ethical guidelines, which can be applied to genetic issues for the conduct of medical practice and/or research. |

B | Given the contentious debate surrounding issues of procreation, develop an institutional policy, which can be applied to the range of treatment and research issues related to procreation. |

C | Given the mandate for advance directives, informed consent, and the legal obligation to report, illustrate the application of these concepts in a specific area or setting, e.g., psychopharmacology, dementia, long-term care, acute care, home-care, etc. |

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Topics Introductions (not graded, but required) | Intentional Torts in Healthcare (graded) | Most Pressing Ethical Issues (graded) | Q & A Forum (not graded) |

| Intentional Torts in Healthcare (graded) |
Select one of the intentional torts discussed in your text and provide an example of how this tort takes place in healthcare. As leader of your own healthcare facility, what steps could you take and what processes could you implement to reduce the risk of this tort occurring in your own facility? |
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References: Reference: Pozgar, G. (2012). Legal aspects of health care administration. (11th ed.). London, England: Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC. | | Reference: Pozgar, G. (2012). Legal aspects of health care administration. (11th ed.). London, England: Jones and Bartlett Learning, LLC. | |

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