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Pattinson, Shaun D.,

Medical law & ethics / Medical law and ethics Shaun D. Pattinson. - 4th edition. - xlvii, 648 pages ; 24 cm

Previous edition: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Medical ethics -- NHS structure and resource allocation -- Clinical negligence -- Consent I: information, voluntariness and public policy -- Consent II: capacity and mental health -- Medical confidentiality and data protection -- Abortion -- Reproductive techniques -- Prenatal negligence -- Embryo research, embryonic stem cells and cloning -- Clinical research -- Transplantation I: living and deceased donors -- Transplantation II: payment, alternatives and property -- End of life decisions I: the law -- End of life decisions II: ethical controversy -- A moral approach to medical law. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

"Covers the major topics of medical law and ethics, combining detailed legal explanation and analysis with moral theory and philosophy."--Publisher's website.

ISBN: 9780414031708 0414031709

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB477084 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016801040 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Medical laws and legislation--Great Britain
Medical ethics.
Legislation, Medical
Bioethical Issues

Dewey Class. No.: 344.41041