Medicine and Law: Exploring Areas of Intersection

Medicine and Law: Exploring Areas of Intersection (Second Edition) by Justice K. Kannan, former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, offers a comprehensive and timely examination of the evolving relationship between the fields of healthcare and law in India.

Building on the strong foundation of the first edition, this updated version delves into the profound legal and societal shifts that have reshaped the medical-legal landscape over the past decade. Justice Kannan skillfully explores the intersections of ethics, legislation, and judicial interpretation, making the book indispensable for both legal and medical professionals.

Key Features:

• Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 and HIV & AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017
• Landmark rulings on NEET admissions, passive euthanasia, and reproductive rights
• Legal implications of IVF procedures, telemedicine, and pandemic-era healthcare policies
• Evolving standards on informed consent, medical negligence, and doctor-patient confidentiality

This book bridges the gap between two critical fields-medicine and law-by offering a nuanced and authoritative perspective on how legal principles impact medical practice and vice versa. It not only provides a comparative overview by drawing from Indian and international case law, but also highlights the practical, ethical, and policy challenges faced by professionals in both disciplines.