Trusted for over 40 years for its authoritative account of medical law, this text provides the right balance between in-depth legal coverage and analysis of ethical issues.This classic textbook focuses on medical law and its relationship with medical practice and modern ethics. It provides thorough coverage of all topics found on medical law courses, and in-depth analysis of recent court decisions and legislation, encouraging students to think
critically about this area of study. - Covers the whole field of modern ethical medical practice, making the book suitable for use on all undergraduate and postgraduate medical
law courses- Clearly sets a diversity of views in ethical debates, and offers the authors' own perspectives, encouraging students to explore and form their own opinions- Takes account of the influence of international policy and legal developments in shaping medical law in the UKNew to this edition:· Two brand new chapters introduce students to concepts, theories, and tools that frame interpretation and analysis of
health and medical law· A new chapter provides an overview of UK health systems and examines these in the context of devolution, the Covid-19 pandemic, and Brexit· The table of contents has been
reorganised and streamlined to enhance clarity and focus on current issues in the discipline· Includes coverage of developments such as the Health and Social Care Act 2022, Mental Health Bill 2022, Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021, Coronavirus Act 2020, new regimes for organ donation, Bell v Tavistock, ABC v St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Khan v Meadows, and moreDigital formatsThis twelfth edition is available
for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning
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Industry Reviews
Review from previous edition This is the gold standard: authoritative, comprehensive, and the most readable account of a challenging subject. * Sarah Sivers, Robert Gordon University *
This is the leading treatise in medical law: it preserves Mason and McCall Smith's ground-breaking work and distinct approach, while covering an impressive breadth of material. * Katherine Wade, University of Leicester *
An outstanding text... It provides a balanced yet critical analysis of the tensions that may arise at the junction of law and ethics in the field of medicine and sets out a way forward in some areas particularly relevant within today's society. * David J Dickson, Solicitor Advocate, Journal of the Law Society of Scotland *