This classic textbook has provided students of medical law and ethics with a framework for exploring this fascinating subject for over 25 years. Providing coverage of all of the medical law courses, it gives an overview of the inter-relationship between ethical medical practice and the law. The authors, both hugely experienced and influential in the field, offer their own opinions on current debates and controversies thereby enabling you to formulate your own views and arguments As a developing discipline, medical law is significantly shaped by the courts; this book provides extensive coverage and insight into the recent judicial decisions as well as statutory developments. This edition continues to take a comparative approach with a specific chapter on the European dimension in health care and the particular importance attached to the shift in influence from transatlantic jurisdictions to those of the EU. As in previous editions copious use is made of the Acts of the Scottish Parliament and of Scots common law where they are of benefit in a UK context. This book has continually evolved to reflect changes in the law and shifting ethical opinions, and has been restructured to better reflect teaching practices. The eighth edition is essential reading for any serious medical law student or practitioner, as well as being of interest to all those involved in the delivery, and control of modern healthcare. New To This Edition -Updated coverage including all the latest statute law; Human Tissue and Mental Health Acts -Coverage of new medical law cases including R(on the application of Debbie Purdy) v DPP [2009] -Thorough discussion of the revisions to the Human Fertilization and Embryology Act

Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

Medical Books

Laurie, Graeme

Harmon, Shawn

Porter, Gerard

Medicine

Oxford University Press

This classic textbook has provided students of medical law and ethics with a framework for exploring this fascinating subject for over 30 years. Providing coverage of all of the topics found on medical law courses, it gives an overview of the inter-relationship between ethical medical practice and the law. Medical law is significantly shaped by the courts, and as such this book provides extensive coverage of recent judicial decisions as well as statutory developments. The new edition continues to evolve to reflect changes in the law and shifting ethical opinions.

Dove, Edward

Health, Fitness & Dieting

This classic textbook has provided students of medical law and ethics with a framework for exploring this fascinating subject for over 25 years. Providing coverage of all of the topics found on medical law courses, it gives an overview of the inter-relationship between ethical medical practice and the law. The authors, both hugely experienced and influential in the field, offer their own opinions on current debates and controversies, and thereby encourage readers to formulate their own views and arguments.   As a still-developing discipline, medical law is significantly shaped by the courts, and as such this book provides extensive coverage of recent judicial decisions as well as statutory developments. The last edition included a new chapter on the European dimension to health care, and this edition continues to take a comparative approach, with particular importance attached to the shift in influence from transatlantic jurisdictions to those of the EU.  This book has continually evolved to reflect changes in the law and shifting ethical opinions - this eighth edition continues to fulfill this remit and is essential reading for any serious medical law student or practitioner, as well as being of interest to all those involved in the delivery and control of modern healthcare.

Mason, Kenyon

Health & Medical Law

This new textbook provides an up-to-date account of intellectual property law. The underlying policies influencing the direction of the law are explained and explored and contemporary issues facing the discipline are tackled head-on. The international and European dimensions are covered together with the domestic position, highlighting, where appropriate, regional variations.

Textbook on Intellectual Property

MacQueen, Hector

Waelde, Charlotte

Intellectual Property

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy offers a unique perspective on intellectual property law, unrivalled amongst IP textbooks available today. Beyond providing an up-to-date account of intellectual property law, the text examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern IP law at the domestic (including Scottish), European and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and the shape of things to come. The focus is on contemporary challenges to intellectual property law and policy and the reader is encouraged to engage critically both with the text and the subject matter. Carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable manner, the extensive use of practical examples, exercises and visual aids throughout the text enliven the subject and stimulate the reader. Online Resource Centre The accompanying Online Resource Centre where students and lecturers alike can access extensive updates to the key areas of law, as well as pointers on answering the discussion points posed in the text. For registered lecturers there is also a secure bank of multiple choice questions.

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy

Brown, Abbe

This classic textbook has provided students of medical law and ethics with a framework for exploring this fascinating subject for over 25 years. Providing coverage of all of the topics found on medical law courses, it gives an overview of the inter-relationship between ethical medical practice and the law. The authors, both hugely experienced and influential in the field, offer their own opinions on current debates and controversies, and thereby encourage readers to formulate their own views and arguments. As a still-developing discipline, medical law is significantly shaped by the courts, and as such this book provides extensive coverage of recent judicial decisions as well as statutory developments. This edition continues to take a comparative approach, with particular importance attached to the shift in influence from transatlantic jurisdictions to those of the EU. This book has continually evolved to reflect changes in the law and shifting ethical opinions - this ninth edition continues to fulfill this remit and is essential reading for any serious medical law student or practitioner, as well as being of interest to all those involved in the delivery and control of modern healthcare.

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy offers a unique perspective on intellectual property law, unrivalled amongst IP textbooks available today. Beyond providing an up-to-date account of intellectual property law, the text examines the complex policies that inform and guide modern IP law at the domestic (including Scottish), European and international levels, giving the reader a true insight into the discipline and the shape of things to come. The focus is on contemporary challenges to intellectual property law and policy and the reader is encouraged to engage critically both with the text and the subject matter. Carefully developed to ensure that the complexities of the subject are addressed in a clear and approachable manner, the extensive use of practical examples, exercises and visual aids throughout the text enliven the subject and stimulate the reader. Online Resource Centre: Students and lecturers alike can access extensive updates to the key areas of law, as well as pointers on answering the discussion points posed in the text. Also included are two bonus chapters; 'History of Registered Design Law in the UK to 1988' and 'History of Unregistered Design Protection in the UK'.

Kheria, Smita

Cornwell, Jane

Business

The issue of rights to genetic information is considered in this study from the standpoint of individuals, their relatives, employers, insurers and the state. Graeme Laurie provides a concept of privacy and property rights for the person, and argues for stronger legal protection following new developments in genetics. This book will interest lawyers, philosophers and doctors concerned with genetic information and issues of privacy, as well as genetic counselors, researchers and policy makers worldwide for its practical position on dilemmas in modern genetic medicine.

Genetic Privacy: A Challenge to Medico-Legal Norms

Science & Math

Evolution

Cambridge University Press

The issue of rights to genetic information is considered in this study from the standpoint of individuals, their relatives, employers, insurers and the state. Graeme Laurie provides a concept of privacy and property rights for the person, and argues for stronger legal protection following new developments in genetics. This book will interest lawyers, philosophers and doctors concerned with genetic information and issues of privacy, as well as genetic counselors, researchers and policy makers worldwide for its practical position on dilemmas in modern genetic medicine.

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Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

Textbook on Intellectual Property

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy

Mason and McCall Smith's Law and Medical Ethics

Contemporary Intellectual Property: Law and Policy

Genetic Privacy: A Challenge to Medico-Legal Norms

Genetic Privacy: A Challenge to Medico-Legal Norms