Previous edition: 2012. Bibliography and other resources issued online. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. Ethics and medical law -- 2. The structure of the National Health Service and the rationing of healthcare resources -- 3. Medical negligence -- 4. Consent to treatment -- 5. Confidentiality -- 6. Contraception, abortion, and pregnancy -- 7. Reproduction -- 8. Organ donation and the ownership of body parts -- 9. Dying and death -- 10. Mental health law.
Summary:
"Medical Law and Ethics covers the core legal principles, key cases, and statutes that govern medical law alongside the key ethical debates and dilemmas that exist in the field. Carefully constructed features highlight these debates, drawing out the European angles, religious beliefs, and feminist perspectives which influence legal regulations. Other features such as 'a shock to the system', 'public opinion' and 'reality check' introduce further socio-legal discussion and contribute to the lively and engaging manner in which the subject is approached. This book is accompanied by the following online resources: Complete bibliography and list of further reading; Links to the key cases mentioned in the book; A video from the author which introduces the book and sets the scene for your studies; Links to key sites with information on medical law and ethics." -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.