This introductory health law course focuses on the law governing the provider-patient relationship, mechanisms for assuring quality of health care, and legal issues that implicate bioethics. Topics may include death and dying, reproductive rights and emerging technologies, organ donation and transplantation, medical research, informed consent, formation and termination of medical treatment relationships, the duty to treat, medical confidentiality, and an introduction to public health law. The course also surveys legal regulation of health care quality, such as medical malpractice, accreditation, and professional licensure.