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The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Medical Practice and Law

  • Semester: Fall 2007
  • Course ID: 264D
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 28835

Course Information

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
THU 10:30 am - 12:20 pm TNH 3.125

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam December 19, 2007 8:30 am A-Z in 2.123

Description

This course covers basics of the law of medical practice. After completion of the course, the student will have a useful understanding of a) the language and structure of the medical profession, b) the economic and legal relationships of the components of the health industry, c)the major state and federal laws which impact the practices of medicine, and d) the legal validation and use of medical information, including the science of medicine. The course will be taught from a syllabus prepared by Professor Watts, and the grade will be determined by a single final examination.

Instructors

Headshot of Watts, Clark C. Watts, Clark C.
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