Course Info
This course provides a broad survey of the fundamental legal issues surrounding the delivery of health care in the United States. It is an introduction to the complex and wide-ranging field of health law. Topics include: health insurance; the regulation of medical professionals and institutions; the clinician-patient relationship; liability of health care professionals and institutions; discrimination in health care; and professional relationships in health care. Students will learn to identify and analyze major legal issues in health care contexts and to understand the interplay among cost, quality, and access to care.
Instructor
Prof. Laura E. McNally is the Associate Dean for Experiential Education and the Director of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center. McNally has focused her practice and research in the areas of poverty law, disability rights, children’s rights, health law and interdisciplinary education. In her role as Director of the Health Law Clinic McNally established interdisciplinary collaborations with local hospitals, medical centers, and community organizations to provide legal representation and engage in systemic advocacy regarding legal issues that impact community health.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
** No Textbooks Required **
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Health Care Law and Ethics in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781684676422Publication Date: 2020-02-24Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Health Law by ISBN: 9780314289070Publication Date: 2014-11-14Available via West Academic Study Aids.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
