Medicine, Ethics and the Law - Hardcover

Deirdre Madden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1780439156 ISBN 13: 9781780439150

Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional, 2016

Synopsis

The new third edition of Medicine, Ethics and the Law takes account of the numerous cases and proposed legislative changes that have taken place in Ireland since the last edition in 2011. Written by one of Ireland's leading medical law academics this title provides a comprehensive guide to the key issues of medicine, ethics and the law. This title is designed to be used by lawyers and healthcare professionals and provides an invaluable reference tool for anybody who requires accurate information and guidance on this area of Irish law. CONTENTS: Chapter 1 Provision of Healthcare in Ireland Chapter 2 Regulation of Medical Practice in Ireland Chapter 3 Protection of Personal Health Information Chapter 4 Assisted Reproduction Chapter 5 Artificial Insemination and Egg Donation Chapter 6 In Vitro Fertilisation Chapter 7 Surrogacy Chapter 8 Genetics Chapter 9 Capacity and Assisted Decision-Making Chapter 10 Consent and Refusal of Treatment Chapter 11 Medical Treatment of Children and Minors Chapter 12 Medical Treatment at the End of Life Chapter 13 Property in the Human Body Chapter 14 Medical Research

About this title

About the Author

Dr Deirdre Madden is a senior lecturer in law with research interests and publications primarily in the area of medical law and ethics. She was called to the Bar in 1989. Her books include Medicine, Ethics and the Law (BP, 2011) and Medical Law (Kluwer, 2010). Dr Madden was a member of the Medical Council from 2004 - 2013 and is a current member of the Health and Social Care Professionals Council. She is a member of a number of national expert groups related to medical law, ethics and patient safety. Dr Madden also chaired the National Consent Advisory Group for the HSE.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780439156
• ISBN 13: 9781780439150
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 808