Medical Law and Ethics

Medical Law and Ethics is an ideal textbook for undergraduate law students, those studying at postgraduate level and researchers.

Covers the major topics of medical law and ethics, combining detailed legal exposition and analysis with moral theory and philosophy

Considers the wider contextual pressures facing the law such as the impact of patient consumerism, and the changing perceptions of medicine

Chapters can be read individually to provide detailed overviews of specific topics or together, as part of the whole, for a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Ethical scenarios are used throughout to highlight and clarify the main points

Examines the impact of increasingly direct (international and domestic) recognition of human rights

Details all recent legislative developments including the Mental Capacity Act 25 and Code of Practice, NHS Redress Act 26, Mental Health Act 27, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 28 and Code of Practice, and s.59 of the Coroners and Justice Act 29

Examines further developments in relation to clinical negligence, professional regulation, patient complaints, and organ transplantation

Includes reference to international instruments and the laws of other jurisdictions enabling students to compare with domestic law

CONTENTS

Introduction

Regulation and Patient Grievances

Consent and Patient Information

Reproductive Medicine

Research, Experimentation, and Genetics

Transplantation

The End of Life

Conclusion

REVIEWS“Pattinson has successfully woven a tapestry of often complex legal and ethical discourses into a manageable text….It is rare that an author can successfully deal with both medical law and ethics, yet Pattinson manages this deftly.”Legal Studies, (27) Vol 7 No. 1“...those looking to expose students to the rich material on medical ethics and its impact on medical law should consider it a welcome addition…”Medical Law Review, (26) Vol 14 No. 3The second edition was awarded the 21 Minty Medico-Legal Prize for best medico-legal book (£1): “Scholarly, comprehensive and well referenced, Shaun Pattinson’s style ensures that the book is eminently readable throughout. It will be of value not only to readers with a special interest in medical law, but also those concerned about the legal and moral aspects of modern medical treatments” (Judges’ Comments)