Crash Course Medical Ethics and Medical Law: For the MLA and Medical Exams

Author:   William Brooks (General Practitioner, Honorary Clinical Teacher - The University of Sheffield, Specialist Advisor - Care Quality Commission, UK) ,  India Mayhook-Walker (Jersey General Hospital, Health and Care Services, States of Jersey, USA) ,  Philip Xiu (Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK) ,  Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy (University of Sheffield, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
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9780443246036


Pages:   250
Publication Date:   29 July 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Crash Course - your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success. A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents - those who understand what is essential for exam success - with all information thoroughly checked and quality assured by expert Faculty Advisers, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust. Text boxes help you get to the hints, tips and key points you need fast! A fully revised self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats is included to check your understanding and aid exam preparation. The accompanying enhanced, downloadable eBook completes this invaluable learning package. Series volumes have been honed to meet the requirements of today’s medical students, although the range of other health students and professionals who need rapid access to the essentials of medical ethics and medical law will also love the unique approach of Crash Course. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction Crash Course is for you! This fully updated, concise textbook on medical ethics and law is perfect for aspiring medical students, current undergraduates, and practicing professionals alike, it offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of contemporary ethical principles and legal frameworks. Packed with the latest UK guidelines and illuminating case studies, this essential resource equips you to understand and navigate complex clinical dilemmas. From patient consent and confidentiality to end-of-life decisions and public health ethics, gain invaluable insights that will serve you throughout your medical career. Whether you're preparing for university interviews, tackling course material, or refining your professional practice, this textbook provides the knowledge you need to approach medical ethics and law with clarity and competence. Prepare with confidence, fully covering the core syllabus Updated self-assessment section matching the latest exam formats - confirm your understanding and improve exam technique fast All Crash Course indexes and ToCs will be mapped against the UKMLA Feature boxes will include mnemonics where appropriate

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Author:   William Brooks (General Practitioner, Honorary Clinical Teacher - The University of Sheffield, Specialist Advisor - Care Quality Commission, UK) ,  India Mayhook-Walker (Jersey General Hospital, Health and Care Services, States of Jersey, USA) ,  Philip Xiu (Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK) ,  Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy (University of Sheffield, UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
ISBN:  

9780443246036


ISBN 10:   0443246033
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   29 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.

Table of Contents

Foundations of medical ethics and law What is medical ethics? The core curriculum in medical ethics and law Ethical arguments Ethical theories The four principles Empirical bioethics Why is all this important in medicine? What is medical law? The English legal system Statutory Provisions Abortion Act 1967 Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003 Gender Recognition Act 2004 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Human Rights Act 1998 (European Convention on Human Rights) Human Tissue Act 2004 Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health Act 1983 Suicide Act 1961 Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 Professionalism and medical ethics Professionalism, oaths and declarations Duties for medical students Confidentiality Conscience and personal belief Disclosure of mistakes and misconduct Professional boundaries Doctors and the General Medical Council (GMC) A professional approach to research ethics The doctor, the patient and society Consent Competence Voluntariness Sufficient information Children Care of older adults Mental health and mental illness Allocation of resources Clinical genetics Health and technology Ethics and law at the beginning and end of life Contraception Termination of pregnancy Sterilization The human embryo Abortion Assisted reproduction Genetic counselling and screening Cloning End of life care Death: when does ‘death’' occur Organ donation and transplantation

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