PA 6250 - Introduction to the Medical Profession and Ethical Practice

2 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to the Physician Assistant Studies program. For the future physician assistant, it is critical to understand the historical perspectives of the profession, as well as the legal and ethical implications of practice. After surveying the history of the profession, students will begin the transition into contemporary medical practice intricacies. Students will study risk management strategies, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and prevention of medical errors in addition to a vast array of medico-legal ramifications of contemporary practice. Explores moral concepts related to practical medical decision-making and problem solving to allow students to form a strong foundation for ethical medical practice.

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