Medical Law & Ethics
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Interested in how legal systems, ethics, and bioethics impact healthcare
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Like case studies, controversial medical issues, or debating right vs. wrong in patient care
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Are an aspiring lawyer, healthcare administrator, or ethical thinker in medicine
Event Details
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Health Science Event
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Solo (1 competitor)
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50-question multiple choice test + essay
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60 minutes
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Essay question
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Legal environment, healthcare law, bioethics, patient rights
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TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
1. The Basics: Medical Law, Ethics, and Bioethics – 5%​
2. The Legal Environment – 35%​
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State & federal regulations
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Consent
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Legal systems
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Professional liability
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Public duty
3. The Health Care Environment– 35%​
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Patient-physician relationship
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Medical malpractice
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Records and confidentiality
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Workplace ethics and employment practices
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Cultural perspectives
4. Bioethical Issues – 25%
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Resource allocation
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Genetic engineering
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Reproductive issues
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End-of-life ethics
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Research ethics
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Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Medical Law, Ethics, & Bioethics for the Health Professions – Carol D. Tamparo (F.A. Davis, Latest Edition)
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Medical Law and Ethics – Bonnie Fremgen (Prentice Hall, Latest Edition)
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Medical Law & Professionals Ethics – Lois Ritter & Donald Graham (Goodheart-Willcox, Latest Edition)
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID
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2 #2 pencils (non-mechanical)
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Eraser
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Official HOSA uniform or business attire (for dress bonus)
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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