Law and Medicine
Law and Medicine by Michael D. A. Freeman, published by Oxford University Press in 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between legal and medical fields. This 584-page volume is part of the Current Legal Issues series and addresses the complex ethical and legal challenges arising from advancements in medical research, reproductive science, and genetic studies. The book delves into topics such as cloning, organ donation, and the implications of choosing genetic characteristics, providing a thorough examination of how these issues impact both law and medicine.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the evolving landscape of healthcare, including the implications of medical negligence litigation and the rights of patients within privately funded health services. The text raises critical questions about patient autonomy and the responsibilities of healthcare providers in a changing system. As the book discusses the unregulated flow of technology and pharmaceuticals, it highlights the increasing likelihood of legal disputes over the boundaries of medical practice. This edition serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the legal ramifications of medical advancements and the ethical dilemmas they present.
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Law and Medicine, the third volume in the Current Legal issues series, is a comprehensive and provocative treatment of an area that will stimulate and enlighten anyone interested in law and medicine.This volume considers the many areas where medicine intersects with the law. Advances in medical research, reproductive science and genetic research give rise to ethical and legal issues that are well known. These are reflected in chapters on cloning, organ donation, choosing geneticcharacteristics and the use of Viagra.At the same time changes in health care funding call into question the rights of patients, whilst a rise in medical negligence litigation calls into question the doctor’s duty of care. What rights will patients have in a privately funded health service and what room is there for the patient’s rightto choose or refuse treatment in such a system?The changing structure of health care is in the government’s hands comes whilst the supply of technology and drugs flows unregulated by market forces. In the future clashes between what can be done and what ought to be done will be increasingly referred to the courts. All of these important andchanging facets of law and medicine are reflected in this collection.
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