Crash Course Medical Ethics and Medical Law, 1st Edition
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By William Brooks, India Mayhook-Walker, Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy, Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME and Richard Cooper
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 form
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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.
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.
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By 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; Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy, University of Sheffield, UK; Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME, Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK and Richard Cooper
By 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; Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy, University of Sheffield, UK; Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME, Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK and Richard Cooper
Series editor’s foreword Preface Series editor’s acknowledgements 1 Introduction What is medical ethics? What is medical law? The UK legal system Ethical arguments Ethical theories The four principles Values-based medicine The core curriculum in medical ethics and law Potted timeline of key developments in medicine 2 Professionalism Oaths and declarations Conscience and personal beliefs Duties for medical students and doctors Professional regulation: ‘doctors’, ‘medical professionals’ and the general medical council Health professions and teamwork Disclosure of mistakes and misconduct Indemnity, negligence and expert witnesses Industrial action Confidentiality Professional boundaries Social media conduct Clinical governance Medical research 3 Doctors, patients and society Consent Safeguarding Mental health Cosmesis Iatrogenesis Clinical genetics Health and technology 4 The beginning and end of life Beginning of life The foetus and the embryo Contraception Sterilization Abortion Assisted reproduction End of life Physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia Death Organ transplantation 5 Public health The nature of public health: culture, events, politics, theories, principles and values Public health activities and ‘big data’ Prevention Health promotion Health services 6 Cases in medical ethics and law Foundations of professionalism Consent, capacity and the doctor–patient relationship Beginning and end of life Public health and resource allocation Self-Assessment MLA Single Best Answer (SBA) questions MLA SBA answers Case Index Index
https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/crash-course-medical-ethics-and-medical-law-9780443246036.html323727Crash Course Medical Ethics and Medical Lawhttps://secure-ecsd.elsevier.com/covers/80/Tango2/large/9780443246036.jpg64.7671.95AUDInStock/Medicine/Clinical/General Medicine/Books/Medicine/Clinical/General Medicine/Books/Japan Titles/Students/Clinical medicine and examination/Students/Clinical medicine & examination/Medicine & Surgery/Clinical/General Medicine/Product Format/Book/Product Format/Book/Product Format/Book505459150546645259874525503952631605058028526155343351025936810593682459368291488653650545535145120525983352598735058024526155041826924335088593680959368235936828<p><i>Crash Course</i> – 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.<BR><BR>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 <i>Faculty Advisers</i>, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 <i>Crash Course</i>. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction <i>Crash Course</i> is for you!<BR><BR>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.</p> <p><i>Crash Course</i> – 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.<BR><BR>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 <i>Faculty Advisers</i>, the result is books that exactly meet your needs and you know you can trust.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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 <i>Crash Course</i>. Whether you need to get out of a fix or aim for a distinction <i>Crash Course</i> is for you!<BR><BR>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.</p>00add-to-cart97804432460362025StudentBy William Brooks, India Mayhook-Walker, Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy, Philip Xiu, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME and Richard Cooper20261Book191w x 235h (7.50" x 9.25")Elsevier23215 Jul 2025Please allow 3-4 weeks for deliveryBy <STRONG>William Brooks</STRONG>, General Practitioner, Honorary Clinical Teacher - The University of Sheffield, Specialist Advisor - Care Quality Commission, UK; <STRONG>India Mayhook-Walker</STRONG>, Jersey General Hospital, Health and Care Services, States of Jersey, USA; <STRONG>Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt</STRONG>, DPhil, C.Psychol, MA(Ed), PFHEA, AFBPsS, Occ.psy, University of Sheffield, UK; <STRONG>Philip Xiu</STRONG>, MA (Cantab), MB BChir, MRCP, MRCGP, MScClinEd, FHEA, MAcadMEd, RCPathME, Honorary Senior Lecturer Leeds University School of Medicine PCN Educational Lead Medical Examiner Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Leeds, UK and <STRONG>Richard Cooper</STRONG>BooksBookCRASH COURSEUnited KingdomNoYesYesNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectNoNoPlease Select
