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7730 - Physician Competencies III / Ethics and Law 3

Class of 2023

Session Information

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Session Title:
HELM: Health Law in Medicine
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning Methods	Total Scheduled Hours = 4 Lecture = 4
Description:

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Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture		4 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID	Learning Objectives
10174	Understand the steps in the process of a complaint to the College of Physicians and Surgeons
10175	Understand a physician or medical student’s responsibilities to the College, in particular in the context of a complaint
10176	Identify some of the key causes of College complaints and ways in which physicians can reduce the likelihood of a (successful) complaint being made against them
10177	Understand the steps in a civil lawsuit
10178	Observe the questioning of a physician in a discovery proceeding
10179	Be able to list and explain the elements of negligence, including the legal concepts of duty of care and standard of care
10180	Understand how a court determines the applicable standard of care
10181	Identify some key causes of negligence lawsuits against physicians and some ways in which physicians may reduce the likelihood of a (successful) lawsuit against them
Total: 8

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID	Course Goals
7029	Demonstrate a commitment to the profession by adhering to professional standards Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: pr-1 pr-2 pr-3 pr-4
7046	Discuss ethical and legal issues for decision making in clinical encounters and the health care system Linked Program Competencies To This Course Goal: ld-3 ha-3 pr-1 pr-2 pr-3 pr-4
Total: 2
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
pr-1	Professional Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
pr-2	Professional Demonstrate altruism and accountability to society by recognizing and responding to societal expectations in health care.
pr-3	Professional Demonstrate integrity and accountability to the profession by adhering to standards and participating in physician-led regulation.
pr-4	Professional Demonstrate a commitment to physician health and well-being to foster optimal patient care.
ld-3	Leader Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-3	Health Advocate Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
Total: 6

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives

CONFIDENTIALITY
Medical Expert
Professional
Leader/Manager
Total: 4