Medical Law Essentials

This is an invaluable guide for students, legal practitioners and health professionals. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of medical law in Scotland and is the ideal text for students coming new to the subject or those preparing for exams. It is also an excellent resource for doctors, nurses and other health care providers who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Contents Introduction Medical and Allied Professions Fertility, Genetics and Reproduction Negligence and Civil Liability Consent Confidentiality and Privacy The Human Body and Transplantation Medical Futility, Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide Table of Cases, Table of Statutes and an Index are also included.