Clinical practice and the law

"This is the second edition of the highly regarded Clinical Practice and the Law. Written by one of the few individuals in Ireland who is both a qualified doctor and barrister, this text is directed at doctors, solicitors, barristers and those in training in legal, medical and other clinical disciplines." "The book covers general areas of clinical practice, such as negligence and consent. It also applies the broad principles of law to specific areas and scenarios of practices, such as psychiatry, the 'right to die', the unsafe driver and cloning. The text is written throughout in a clear style, as free as possible of medical and legal jargon, while extensive and authoritative footnotes provide the.reader with the information and references necessary for a more technical understanding of the subject." "In addition, each chapter contains numerous Quick Reference Guides that digest the material to a rapidly accessible format for the reader who is pressed for time and in search of quick and accurate answers to particular questions." "Clinical Practice and the Law, second edition, is an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of both practitioner and student, legal and medical alike."--BOOK JACKET.