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Apr 23, 2024
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2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NURS 7227 - Social and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Delivery
Health and health care are complex, multilayered concepts. Understanding and effectively managing ethical and social implications are essential for improving health outcomes. Bioethical issues and their implications in current and future health care venues are examined in areas such as social justice and the distribution of limited resources, healt disparities, genetics, informatics, scientific exploration, patient rights, and priority setting in health care. Issues such as trust, stigma, and power in relation to the impact on the provider/client relationship and health care outcomes are explored. Students will analyze theory and research realted to health disparity and vulnerable populations. Challenges and strategies for impacting health care outcomes for these groups will be explored including cultural and linguistic competency, social and environmental justice, and patient advocacy.
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Credit Hours: Lecture Hours: 3
Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP
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