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Law Express: Medical Law (Revision Guide)

Law Express: Medical Law (Revision Guide)

2nd Edition

Jonathan Herring

Aug 2009, Paperback, 160 pages
ISBN13: 9781408225813
ISBN10: 1408225816
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Law Express: Medical Law is designed to help you to relate all the reading and study throughout your course specifically to exam and assignment situations. Understand quickly what is required, organise your revision, and learn the key points with ease, to get the grades you need. Tested with examiners and students.

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Guided tour

Guided tour of the companion website

Table of cases and statutes

Chapter 1: Basic principles of medical law and ethics

Chapter 2: Rationing

Chapter 3: Consent to treatment

Chapter 4: Confidentiality

Chapter 5: Medical negligence

Chapter 6: Contraception, abortion and pregnancy

Chapter 7: Reproduction

Chapter 8: Organ donation and ownership of body parts

Chapter 9: Death and dying

Chapter 10: Mental health law

Chapter 11: Medical research

And finally, before the exam ...

Glossary of terms

Index

  • Checklists and topic maps begin each chapter, to help you plan your revision.
  • Exam tips give pointers to improve exam performance and problem areas identified to help you avoid common errors.
  • Key statutes and cases are highlighted so you know which ones to focus on.
  • Essay and problem questions with suggested answers help you practice your exam and essay technique.

Test your knowledge online with the supporting website:

  • Build your own revision plan and analyse your weaknesses through the study plan generator.
  • Test your knowledge of the key cases, legislation and principles through interactive tests, problem scenarios and virtual flashcards.

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