| Description |
xxvii, 560 pages ; 20 cm |
| Summary |
"Embryo research, assisted conception, organ transplants, drug trials - modern developments have transformed the field of medicine almost beyond recognition in recent decades, and the law struggles to keep up" -- BACK COVER |
| Notes |
"In this book, Margaret Brazier provides an incisive survey of the legal situation in areas as diverse as fertility treatment, patient consent, euthanasia and the definition of death, malpractice and breach of confidence. Extensively revised and updated, this 3rd edition takes account of legal, social and technological changes and covers the impact of recent controversies such as the Bristol and Alder Hey inquiries." -- Cover |
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Previous edition: 1992 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references in notes: (pages [488]-548) and index |
| Subject |
Medical ethics -- Great Britain.
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Medical laws and legislation -- Great Britain.
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Medical laws and legislation.
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Medical ethics.
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| ISBN |
0140250026 (paperback) |
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