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Jackson, Emily, 1966-

Medical law : text, cases, and materials / Emily Jackson. - First edition. - xxxviii, 1009 pages ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction to bioethics -- Resource allocation -- Medical malpractice -- Consent I : capacity and voluntariness -- Consent II : understanding -- Confidentiality -- Mental health law -- Clinical research -- Product liability and the regulation of medicines -- Abortion -- Liability for occurrences before birth -- Organ transplantation -- Embryo and stem cell research -- Assisted conception -- Surrogacy -- End of life decisions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

"This book offers a clear, thorough, and accessible guide to medical law. It is intended to be both a stand-alone textbook, and to provide students with a comprehensive source of relevant materials."--Publisher description.

ISBN: 019926127X 9780199261277

LCCN: 2005034589

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medical laws and legislation--Great Britain
Jurisprudence.
Legislation, Medical

LC Class. No.: KD3395.A7 / J33 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 344.41041