Product Description

With the growing awareness among patients of their rights, the issue of medical ethics and its relationship with the law is much in debate. This book looks at the obligations, constraints and legal relationships involved in patient's rights, dealing with the complaints procedures and medical negligence actions, as well as discussing the issue of confidentiality. But the book also delves into matters of concern in relation to health care issues from birth to death.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #856756 in Books
• Published on: 1992-05-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 528 pages

Customer Reviews

best book on medical law
This is the very best introductory book on UK medical law and ethics. The only problem with it until recently was that it was out of date; the new edition rememdies this. It remains hugely readable, concise, informative, well written and enjoyable. If you just want a book on medical law and ethics because you are interested in the subject, this is it...if you are a student, view it as essential reading!

Surprisingly good, not just a book for lawyers
I am interested in the ethics of embryonic stem cell research and someone recommended I read this book. I'm not one for legal jargon so was apprehensive, but this is a brilliant resource and contains some absolutely fascinating information about all areas of medical law. Some parts were a little tough for me but this is primarily a law text (and I'm not a lawyer). I was very pleased to find it far from daunting for the most part.

Good for basics but far too old now
The book is a good basic guide to medical law, but things have moved on a great deal since 1992 and much of the law is now out of date. An updated version would be very useful. not just a legal text book, but a very good read too.