Law for Doctors: Principles And Practicalities

Law for Doctors focuses on aspects of English law that are particularly relevant to medical practice such as civil claims, legal procedure, funding, complaints, whistle-blowing, disciplinary proceedings, coroner's courts and criminal law. Readers benefit from short summaries of cases, sources of legal information are identified and explained, and there is also a glossary of legal terms, all of which should prove invaluable to the busy medical professional with an interest in medical law. This third edition includes new sections on recent case law and statutory developments and more detail is included in areas of controversy or particular judicial, legislative or regulatory activity, especially in relation to consent and coroners. It will appeal to all clinical and managerial staff and students who are involved in the delivery of healthcare.