Unlocking medical law and ethics
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Unlocking medical law and ethics
(Unlocking the law / Jaqueline Martin & Chris Turner, series editors)
Routledge, 2015
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Now includes a brand new introductory chapter, explaining how medical law has developed, highlighting key ethical issues and locating the law within its wider political and sociological contexts.
Unique pedagogic approach sets this book apart by helping the student to engage with complex and detailed legal concepts and the modern, attractive layout enhances the visual appeal of the text
Numerous citations, quotations and extracts mean that students will be exposed to primary sources of legal language and cases and judgments are highlighted making them easy to find for cross-reference and revision
Concepts and terms are explained clearly allowing for maximum accessibility and understanding, making this an ideal textbook for both law and non-law students
Supporting website at www.unlockingthelaw.co.uk provides interactive mcqs, podcasts of key recent developments in medical law as well as updates to the cases and legislation discussed within the text
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Ethical Theories 2. Confidentiality 3. Resource Allocation 4. Medical Negligence 5. Consent 6. Children 7. Mental Health Law 8. Assisted Conception 9. Abortion 10. Organ Transplantation 11. End of Life Issues 12. End of Life Decisions
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