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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452731203321

Autore

Earle Murray

Titolo

Medical law [[electronic resource] /] / Murray Earle

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Dundee, : Dundee University Press, 2007

ISBN

0-7486-9844-2

1-84586-185-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 p.)

Collana

Law essentials

Disciplina

344.41041

Soggetti

Medical laws and legislation - Scotland

Law - Scotland

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; 1 Introduction; 2 Medical and Allied Professions; 3 Fertility, Genetics and Reproduction; 4 Negligence and Civil Liability; 5 Consent; 6 Confidentiality and Privacy; 7 The Human Body and Transplantation; 8 Medical Futility, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This is an invaluable guide for students, legal practitioners and health professionals. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of medical law in Scotland and is the ideal text for students coming new to the subject or those preparing for exams. It is also an excellent resource for doctors, nurses and other health care providers who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Contents Introduction Medical and Allied Professions Fertility, Genetics and Reproduction Negligence and Civil Liability Consent Confidentiality and Privacy The Human Body and Transplantation Medical Fut