n this unit, you will explore contracts law, intentional torts, and negligence. By the end of this unit, you will be able to proficiently discuss the core elements of a legal, binding contract and communicate the importance of contract law in healthcare.
To begin, read the following chapters:
Showalter, J. S. (2020). The law of healthcare administration (9th ed.). Chicago, Illinois: Health Administration Press.
Chapter 4: Contracts and Intentional Torts
These chapters will be the literary foundation for your Unit 5 Assignment.
Discuss each of the conditions of contract law.
Discuss the importance of contracts law in the relationships between patients and their physicians and between patients and healthcare facilities.
Explain the difference among intentional tort, negligence, and strict liability.
Explain why a case alleging a breach of contract might be easier to prove than a standard case alleging negligence.
Discuss each of the elements of proof necessary for a strong negligence case.
Report your findings by using one (1) of the methods below:
4-6 page paper excluding front and back matter (APA standards apply)
Legal brochure (use as many pages/columns as needed)
Organizational newsletter
Training manual
Infographic
PowerPoint presentation for a Board of Directors (10-12 slides; speaker notes as needed to support assertions). Upload a separate Word document of your speaker notes to the same drobox.
5-7 minute public service announcement (using a free online voice recorder such as Vocaroo). Upload a separate Word document of your script to the same dropbox.
