Module: Health Policy & Legal Aspects of Healthcare
Description: In this lesson, we will delve into the complex relationship between business ethics, legal accountability, and the public health implications of the opioid crisis, with a particular focus on Purdue Pharma, OxyContin, and the Sackler Family’s role. Through individual and collaborative efforts, we will explore the nuances of corporate responsibility and its legal ramifications.
Objectives:
Understand the concepts of abatement, bankruptcy, civil and criminal law, and other key terms.
Analyze the case of Purdue Pharma and its impact on the opioid epidemic.
Evaluate the legal and ethical accountability of business owners in the healthcare industry.
Discuss the broader implications of corporate decisions on public health.
Warm-Up Activity: Reflect on the question of business owners’ accountability for their companies’ actions
Vocabulary Exercise: Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the provided vocabulary list. Understanding these terms is crucial for grasping the complexities of the case study.
Introduction: Review a video clip and an article to set the context for the case study.
Application: Watch the assigned video clips and read the accompanying notes to gain a deeper insight into the Purdue Pharma case, the Sackler family’s involvement, and the opioid crisis.
Closure Activity: Synthesize the information from this lesson to articulate the primary problem, the outcomes, and propose solutions supported by evidence from the video clips.
Assignment Submission:
Share your responses to the video clips and article notes in the designated Canvas assignment section.
Post your closure activity response in a 500-word essay on
