This course explores legal and ethical issues affecting health care delivery in the U.S. Specific topics include ethical principles, duties, and decision making; physical therapy practice regulations in the State of South Carolina; fraud and abuse; negligence and malpractice; ADA legislation. Current ethical issues related to topics such as genetic testing and engineering, stem cell research and regenerative medicine, right-to- life and right-to- die issues, and resource distribution will be debated and discussed.

Prerequisite(s): PT 700

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