The Palgrave Macmillan Law Masters series is a long-running and successful list of
titles offering clear, concise and authoritative guides to the main subject areas, written
by experienced and respected authors.
This major new text provides a thorough exploration of medical law and
ethics, written from the perspective of authors who are medical and health care
practitioners as well as law lecturers.
This unique combination of academic knowledge and professional experience
provides a unique perspective through which the subject is examined with academic rigour
underpinned by practical insights.
The text features an innovative series of scenarios threaded through each chapter to
illustrate the practical realities behind the rules and concepts discussed. The format
also includes mind maps, key terms, end of chapter summaries, self-test exercises and
suggestions for further reading.
Table of Contents
The Scope and Nature of Medical Law
The Contemporary Health Care Environment
Clinical Negligence
Capacity and Consent to Medical Treatment
The Beginning of Life
Children
Clinical Research
Human Tissue and Transplantation
Mental Health Law
The End of Life
Future Challenges
496 pages, Paperback