Descriptive introduction to field. Considers etiologic factors, isolates and focuses on critical, physical, temporal, and demographic determinants of human diseases. The material draws on available clinical and epidemiological data to illustrate the importance of these variables on disease evolution. Offered every spring. Designed to give prospective health professionals an understanding of the terminology and concepts of health law.
Attention focuses on the public health law, medical care law, and health facility law.
Historical and contemporary issues are examined via case review readings and discussions. Issues include the right to health care, informed consent, malpractice, product liability, etc. International Health examines health problems, health status, public health policies and programs in the developing world, e.g. Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia and the role of global politics and economics in determining the health status of people worldwide. The health systems of a number of countries, e.g. Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa are also examined. Offered every fall.