LEGAL ISSUES IN MEDICINE - LAW4312 - HD EXAM NOTES

Description

An easy to use script-like guide to legal issues in medicine. Each topic has been thoroughly condensed and summarised including the case law and legislation for easy/guided application*. Topics: 1. Introduction & medical ethics 2. Health professional duties 3. Confidentiality vs privacy 4. Medical treatment of adults - consent & refusal 5. Medical treatment of children - consent & refusal 6. Medical treatment of disabled adults 7. Medical Treatment & Planning Decisions Act 8. Medical negligence 9. HP liability - other causes of action 10. Harms to women 11. Ending life