Principles of Medical Law
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Author Description
Now in its second edition, this classic reference text has been expanded and fully revised to bring the work up to date to Summer 2003. Written and edited by a team of experts, it covers all aspects of medical law from the regulation of the medical professions to intellectual property, and from issues of patient consent to those of liability for negligent treatment, defective medicines, or malfunctioning equipment.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference text investigates the comprehensive legal framework governing the medical profession and healthcare delivery systems. Edited by Andrew Grubb and a team of legal experts, the work synthesizes complex statutes, case law, and regulatory standards to provide a structured analysis of medical liability and patient rights. It serves as a foundational resource for practitioners and legal scholars to navigate the intersection of medicine and the law.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Regulation of medical professions and licensing standards
- Legal frameworks for patient consent and autonomy
- Liability analysis for medical negligence and malpractice
- Intellectual property rights in medical research and development
- Legal standards for defective medicines and equipment safety
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this text as a foundational reference for understanding the complexities of medical jurisprudence. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is tailored for legal professionals and students requiring precise interpretation of medical statutes.
Page Count:
1280
Publication Date:
2004-08-19
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199263582
ISBN-13:
9780199263585
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