PHSC641B

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PHSC641B - Poverty, Health and Law

LawGraduateUA - UA General

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