'I have long been a fan of the core text series and have used most of the texts at some point during my teaching. I think they are very well organised and provide a pithy overview of key issues in any course. This would be a useful addition to the series'

Rob Jago, Surrey Law School (from a proposal review)

'It is a proposal for an up to date, simple basic introduction to the area where there is a need and no real competition'

Katriona Chong, Lancaster Law School (from a proposal review)

The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing a reliable and invaluable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. Lively and engaging, Medical Law: Core Text covers the core topics of the medical law syllabus, presenting an overview of the key principles. Written in a clear, readily understandable way, Jonathan Herring provides a perceptive analysis, and an original and thought-provoking commentary to give students an excellent grounding in the subject. It seeks to engage undergraduate students at all levels, succinctly covering the core areas with clarity.
Les mer
Written by a highly respected academic and experienced textbook author, Medical Law: Core Text provides a lively and engaging overview of the key topics of the medical law syllabus.
1. Key legal and ethics principles ; 2. Rationing and delivery of health care ; 3. Clincial negligence ; 4. Consent ; 5. Confidentiality ; 6. Regulation of abortion and pregnancy ; 7. Reproduction ; 8. The medical use of body parts ; 9. Ending life ; 10. Mental health ; 11. Medical research
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`'I have long been a fan of the core text series and have used most of the texts at some point during my teaching. I think they are very well organised and provide a pithy overview of key issues in any course. This would be a useful addition to the series'' Rob Jago, Surrey Law School (from a proposal review) `'It is a proposal for an up to date, simple basic introduction to the area where there is a need and no real competition'' Katriona Chong, Lancaster Law School (from a proposal review)
Les mer
Concise and focused, this book condenses the subject, concentrates on core principles, and helps students understand the topic, without compromising its academic integrity The lively writing style engages readers and encourages critical and analytical thinking around the subject Each chapter starts with a summary of key points, and concludes with self test questions and a comprehensive list of further reading to help students further their study The accompanying Online Resource Centre contains links to interesting cases and articles to accompany the book
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Jonathan Herring received a BA in Jurisprudence and BCL at Oxford. He is also a qualified (non-practising) solicitor. He has been a Fellow in Law and Director of Studies at New Hall, Cambridge and a Lecturer in Law at Christ Church, Oxford. He is presently a Fellow at Exeter College where he has been since 1999. He is the author of a number of leading textbooks on criminal law, family law, and medical law including Medical Law and Ethics: Text, Cases and Materials on Criminal law, published by Oxford University Press and Family Law (Law Express), published by Pearson.
Les mer
Concise and focused, this book condenses the subject, concentrates on core principles, and helps students understand the topic, without compromising its academic integrity The lively writing style engages readers and encourages critical and analytical thinking around the subject Each chapter starts with a summary of key points, and concludes with self test questions and a comprehensive list of further reading to help students further their study The accompanying Online Resource Centre contains links to interesting cases and articles to accompany the book
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199592531
Publisert
2011
Utgiver
Vendor
Oxford University Press
Vekt
493 gr
Høyde
233 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Forfatter

Biographical note

Jonathan Herring received a BA in Jurisprudence and BCL at Oxford. He is also a qualified (non-practising) solicitor. He has been a Fellow in Law and Director of Studies at New Hall, Cambridge and a Lecturer in Law at Christ Church, Oxford. He is presently a Fellow at Exeter College where he has been since 1999. He is the author of a number of leading textbooks on criminal law, family law, and medical law including Medical Law and Ethics: Text, Cases and Materials on Criminal law, published by Oxford University Press and Family Law (Law Express), published by Pearson.