Explores formation, termination, and regulation of the physician-patient relationship, confidentiality, consent, conflicts of interest, medical mistakes, theories of liability, defenses, and malpractice reform. Course information: Previously listed as JD 142. Prerequisite(s): JD 401, and JD 405, and JD 406, and JD 407, and JD 411, and JD 414, and JD 415, and JD 416; and LAW 402 or LAW 403 or LAW 404; and LAW 412 or LAW 413.