Medical & Healthcare Law

Drawing from a wide range of primary historical and sociological sources, this book considers medical ethics in China from a Chinese-Western comparative perspective, and in doing so it provides a fascinating exploration of cultural differences and commonalities exhibited by China and the West in med..

This title was first published in 2002. The wide range of essays contained within this volume present contemporary thinking on the legal and ethical implications surrounding modern medical practice...

Healthcare professionals face an increasing threat of litigation from parties whom they have never met in their daily medical practice and who look nothing like the traditional patient. This book explores the legal principles and conundrums which arise when determining a healthcare professional’s li..

Healthcare professionals face an increasing threat of litigation from parties whom they have never met in their daily medical practice and who look nothing like the traditional patient. This book explores the legal principles and conundrums which arise when determining a healthcare professional’s li..

Medical Self-Regulation focuses directly on the regulatory process in the context of both the wider regulatory framework and that of other regulatory models. It will appeal to policy makers, as well as students and practitioners in the fields of medicine, medical law, sociology and professional regu..

Medical Self-Regulation focuses directly on the regulatory process in the context of both the wider regulatory framework and that of other regulatory models. It will appeal to policy makers, as well as students and practitioners in the fields of medicine, medical law, sociology and professional regu..

There is now incontrovertible evidence that medical mistakes and mishaps occur in significant numbers every year. This book examines the uncertainty and some of the myths surrounding errors and claims in healthcare, and places the arguments surrounding the so-called compensation culture on a stronge..

There is now incontrovertible evidence that medical mistakes and mishaps occur in significant numbers every year. This book examines the uncertainty and some of the myths surrounding errors and claims in healthcare, and places the arguments surrounding the so-called compensation culture on a stronge..

Constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who participate in healthcare. Providing detailed, yet concise information, this book covers legal definitions, legal doctrines, malpractice and risk management, ethics, patient rights, and..

This book is complied to celebrate Professor Margaret Brazier’s outstanding contribution to the field of healthcare law and bioethics, with contributions being provided by leading experts in the field from the UK, Australia, the U.S. and continental Europe._x005F_x000D_ The book is organised into fi..

Are pregnant women entitled to the same rights of self-determination and bodily integrity as other adults? Drawing on case material from both the UK and the USA, this is the first book of its kind to offer a comprehensive assessment of healthcare law as applied to the unique situation of pregnancy...

Are pregnant women entitled to the same rights of self-determination and bodily integrity as other adults? Drawing on case material from both the UK and the USA, this is the first book of its kind to offer a comprehensive assessment of healthcare law as applied to the unique situation of pregnancy...