Reviews the conceptual foundations of health law, ethics and human rights, and issues relating to these fields. Topics covered include how government public health policy can conflict with the rights of individuals and businesses.
Outcomes
Explain the concepts of law and ethics related to public health issues.
Discuss the current major areas of concern as they relate to legal and ethical issues in public health.
Identify health law and ethical principles that apply to public health concerns.
Distinguish among the roles and responsibilities of public health agencies and governmental agencies.
Examine conflicts of interest that exist between human rights and health policies.
Relate the concept of bioethics to human rights and public health policy.
Compare the differences in public health research and public health practice.
Evaluate the role of public health professionals in the implementation of public health policies.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Essentials of health policy and law (Rev: 2nd ed.)
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (2013)
Author: Teitelbaum, J. B., & Wilensky, S. E.
ISBN: 978-1-4496-5330-9
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