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Class of 2017
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Session Title:
Legal Issues in Medical Records
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 1
Lecture = 1
Description:
In Legal/Ethical 3 in Special Projects 3
Keywords:
Medical jurisprudence, Informatics, Medical Records

Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture 1 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
10207 Understand the purposes of medical records
10208 Understand the key legal requirements related to medical records: duty to keep and retain records, required contents and form of records, obligations re confidentiality and access
10209 Be aware of some common challenges and pitfalls related to medical record keeping

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
9896 Identify key issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
cm-6 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3
9903 Identify the ethical issues that arise in the everyday experiences of the health team (i.e. nurses, physicians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, etc.) in relation to the management of chronic diseases
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
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Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(121-4) CONFIDENTIALITY
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Medical Expert
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Professional
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Communicator
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Leader/Manager
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