Principles of Medical Law
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Author Description
Principles of Medical Law is the leading practitioner text in medical law. Now in its third edition, it provides a comprehensive and scholarly account of the common law and statutory provisions governing care provision in England and Wales. The contributors include many of the leading academics and practitioners working in the area of medical law today. The book provides an authoritative and up-to-date account of medical law whilst also seeking to set the law in context and critique its application. This new edition will include greater consideration of related health care ethics and human rights issues where appropriate. The book includes major statutory and common law changes including the Human Tissue Act 2008.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the complex legal frameworks and statutory provisions that govern medical practice and healthcare delivery within the jurisdiction of England and Wales. The authors, a team of distinguished academics and legal practitioners, synthesize common law precedents and legislative acts to provide a comprehensive analysis of the field. By situating legal rules within their broader social and ethical contexts, the book offers a critical examination of how medical law functions in contemporary healthcare settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of statutory provisions and common law governing medical care in England and Wales.
- Integration of health care ethics and human rights considerations into legal practice.
- Detailed examination of major legislative changes, including the Human Tissue Act.
- Scholarly critique of the application of medical law in clinical environments.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal professionals and academics recognize this work as a primary practitioner text for its depth and scholarly rigor. Experts frequently cite the volume as a foundational resource for understanding the intersection of medical practice and statutory regulation in the United Kingdom.
Page Count:
1584
Publication Date:
2011-02-04
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199544409
ISBN-13:
9780199544400
Law
Ethics
Legislation Medical
Medical Law
Human rights
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