Medical and healthcare law Books

This work brings together leading and emerging scholars in Health Law and Ethics. Each contributor analyses a 'leading work', which has for them shed light on the field's development. These are both autobiographical, reflecting upon the works that have...

This text provides a foundation for the initiation of advocacy efforts and for the evaluation of their success and includes topics such as: specific strategies, grassroots advocacy efforts, formation and development of...

A collection of papers presenting critical perspectives in the development of asylum law with a focus on European and UK developments, incorporating international human rights law and comparative law perspectives. Issues covered range from...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von akademischen Schriften über medizinische Jurisprudenz. Es enthält eine umfassende Abhandlung über die gerichtliche Arzneimittelkunde und medizinische Rechtswissenschaft.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

The Insanity Myth is a discourse on the psychology and neurology of psychosomatic disorders or so-called "mental illnesses" and "altered states of consciousness," given as part of the classic argument between the medical sciences...

Whilst activities like transplantation and medical research have typically been considered on a discrete basis, they are also actually part of a broader phenomenon of medical means being employed to make use of human beings. This book is the...

The desperate need for a vast part of the global population to access better medicines in more certain ways is one of the biggest concerns of the modern era.

This book provides a detailed analysis of the legal and medical aspects of insanity in relation to criminal law. It covers the history of legal standards for insanity, current medical understandings of mental illness, and the application of insanity...

This book is a landmark work in the field of medical jurisprudence. Horstius and Zacchia are both renowned scholars whose expertise in the subject has been widely recognized. This book provides a thorough and insightful analysis of the legal issues that...

Written by Daniel Clark, this book provides insight into the use of medical evidence in courts of law. Drawing on his experience as a physician and a legal expert, Clark offers practical advice on how to present and evaluate medical evidence in court...

This comprehensive legal text provides a detailed examination of the emerging field of medical jurisprudence in the late 19th century. Elwell offers a meticulous analysis of the legal and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice, medical evidence,...

Edwin Valentine Mitchell explores the role of doctors in the courtroom, using case studies to illustrate the ethical, legal, and medical issues that arise when medical professionals are called to testify. He emphasizes the importance of clear...

An authoritative source of information on medical law, covering a range of topics including ethics, regulations, and malpractice. This book is a must-read for anyone in the medical field and those interested in the legal aspects of medicine.This work has...

This book makes a plea for better legislative protection of medical men and helpless patients, with a focus on orphans and guardians. It highlights the issues and challenges faced by medical professionals and their patients in the current legal and...

A comprehensive guide to legal-medical questions, covering a wide range of topics such as forensic pathology, toxicology, and medical ethics. This text provides valuable insights into the intersection of the law and medicine, and is an essential resource...

Découvrez l'histoire passionnante de la jurisprudence médicale en France, de l'Antiquité à nos jours. Avec des cas pratiques, des analyses juridiques et des exemples historiques, ce traité explore les enjeux légaux liés à la pratique de la médecine et...

Dans ce livre de médecine légale, François Emmanuel Fodéré explore les questions de santé publique et de maintien de l'ordre. Il examine les différentes techniques médicales et légales liées à la santé publique.This work has been selected by scholars as...

A comprehensive guide to legal issues in the field of medicine, with a focus on recent court rulings and their implications for practitioners of various specialties. Purrington offers practical advice for navigating the complex legal landscape, as well...

This book is a comprehensive examination of injuries to the eye and their implications in legal cases. Written by a team of expert physicians and lawyers, it covers a wide range of topics related to eye injuries, including causes, symptoms, treatments,...

Originally published in 1853, this classic legal treatise provides an in-depth analysis of the British laws governing the treatment and care of people with disabilities.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of...

In this comprehensive study, Hugh Emmett Culbertson explores the complex legal issues that confront doctors and other medical professionals. Drawing on a wide range of case law and legal precedents, Culbertson offers practical advice and guidance on...

In this seminal work, Bucknill explores the legal and ethical responsibilities of caring for the mentally ill. Drawing on years of experience in psychiatry and the law, Bucknill offers a compelling argument for the humane treatment of the insane and a...

Abortion has been a controversial topic throughout history, and this book provides a comprehensive look at the legal and medical aspects of the issue. Written by two prominent physicians and lawyers, this work is a must-read for anyone seeking to...

Being served with a lawsuit wouldn't just ruin your day. It could ruin a clinician's professional and personal life. Written for physicians by physicians, this important book concisely and pragmatically answers many of the...

The insanity defense debate has come full circle, again. The current round began when John Hinckley opened fire; in 1843, it was Daniel M'Naghten who pulled the trigger; the "acts" of both would-be "insanity acquittees"...

Since the introduction of voluntary assisted dying in 2019, a 'new moment' in the governance of life and death has opened up within the Australian context. This new moment demands new questions be asked regarding the regime and its effects in this new...

Embryo research, cloning, assisted conception, neonatal care, saviour siblings, organ transplants, drug trials - modern developments have transformed the field of medicine almost beyond recognition in recent decades and the law struggles to keep up.In...