Course ID
037365
Course Description
Through such topics as poverty and public benefits, safe and affordable housing, family violence and child safety, and the rights of people with disabilities, this class will explore how lawyers can engage in creative problem-solving with doctors to promote justice for families and improve health. We will explore questions such as: What is the relationship between health and social justice? What are the benefits of medical-legal partnership to address social and health disparities? What benefits, challenges and issues arise for lawyers and doctors practicing in an interdisciplinary setting?
Min Units
2
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
ALT
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No