Medicine, Patients and the Law: Revised and Updated

by Margaret Brazier

Medicine, Patients and the Law is a leading book in its field, aimed at practitioners and students of both law and medicine, as well as the general reader. It examines the regulation of medical practice, the rights and duties of patients and their medical advisers, the provision of compensation for medical mishaps and the framework of rules governing those delicate issues of life and death where medicine, morals and the law overlap. The fifth edition of this highly acclaimed book is fully updated to cover recent changes in law and medical practice. Clear explanations of legal issues make this book accessible and absorbing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law, Medicine, Medical

672 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 1986

About the author

Margaret Rosetta "Margot" Brazier was a British academic who was a professor at the University of Manchester's School of Law.
She was married to Rodney Brazier, a professor of constitutional law also at the University of Manchester.

Reviews

[Pandu · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Medicine, Patient, and Law" by Margaret Brazier is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ethical and legal dimensions of healthcare. It successfully bridges the gap between medicine and law, making complex topics accessible and engaging. By examining real-life cases and contemporary dilemmas, Brazier encourages readers to reflect on the profound impact of medical law and ethics on our lives. This book is a must-read for healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, and anyone who wants to better understand the intricate web of medicine, patient rights, and the law.

[hollie rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible read that is accessible to those who haven’t studied law or ethics. This book will expand your knowledge in a way that is entertaining and engaging