Health Law and Ethics: Critical Reflections

Health Law and Ethics meets the demand of the medical fraternity to have a sourcebook dealing with varied aspects of medical law and ethics. Twenty chapters written by a team of doctors and lawyers bring in multiple perspectives for the readers' consideration. This unique pairing enables both the medical and legal perspective to be included in every aspect. The aim of the book is threefold: to examine health law from the plural perspective of clinical practice and ethics; to convey the depth of complexity in issues of clinical practice; and to critically evaluate challenging developments in the domain of healthcare delivery. With a crisp and clear layout, the book is designed for easy reading and understanding. It is aimed at healthcare workers, healthcare administrators, lawyers, members of the Judiciary and subject-specific tribunals, and particularly students of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Medical Law Ethics at National Law School or elsewhere.

About the Authors:

NANDIMATH OMPRAKASH V. is a Professor of Law at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. He heads the Think Tank on Health at the Centre for Health Law and Ethics at NLSIU.

ALEXANDER THOMAS is the President of the Association of Health Providers (India) and the Association of National Board Accredited Institutions. His recent publications include books on healthcare communication and healthcare quality, and white papers submitted to the Goverment of India.

ARPITHA H.C. is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Centre for Health Law and Ethics at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Her areas of interest include health law and ethics and the right to information.

Reviews

The book adopts a very unique approach - dealing with law through the eyes of a medical practitioner.

- Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Chairman, National Education Policy 2020

This useful book will empower post graduate students as they transition into specialists and prepare them for the next stage in their careers.

- Dr. Abhijat Sheth, President, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

A unique approach to the contemporary medico-legal issues in a very simple narrative that even a layman can understand the multilayered, complex ethical concepts of medical laws.

- Justice Bannurmath, Chairman, Karnataka Law Commission

The contribution that the book makes is commendable. Each practitioner should imbibe these legal and ethical principles for application in his/her clinical practice. The outcome can become predictable and satisfying.

- Dr. B. N. Gangadhar, President, MARB, National Medical Commission

With a holistic perspective on each subject, the USP of the book is that every chapter is authored by a team of medical and legal professionals, making interesting reading for every lawman and layman interested in the subject.

- Dr. Dilip Ukey, Vice Chancellor, Maharashtra National Law University