Credits: 3
Prerequisites:
- MDU 4003 Introduction to the Profession of Medicine.
- If you have not taken MDU 4003, please contact Rebecca Greenberg
Syllabus: Spring 2026 MDU 4031 Course Syllabus
Professor: Joseph McNamara, Ph.D
Course Coordinator: Alexa Valko
Registration: ONE.UF [Listed under MEDICINE-GENERAL in the undergraduate catalog]
Contact: Alexa Valkov – avalko@ufl.edu
Description
This course is an introduction to the concepts of medical law and ethics for healthcare practitioners. The course covers legislative rulings, criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence, and ethical concepts as they relate to the medical profession.
Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal issues dealing with the law, informed consent and tort reform
- Discuss landmark cases and laws in the history of US Medicine
- Demonstrate an understanding of common areas of liability and litigation
To start course: This course is now offered in Canvas. In order to access this course, please go to https://lss.at.ufl.edu/ and click “e-learning in Canvas.” Please log in with your Gatorlink and password. Your courses should be listed on the top of the screen when you click on “Courses.”