Churchill’s Guide to UK Medicolegal Essentials, 2nd Edition

by Vanessa Machin

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ISBN: 9780323934435

Page Count: 320

Imprint: Elsevier

List Price: $40.99

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Key Features
- Defines the law of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Provides tips on preparing a police statement, appearing in court and obtaining forensic samples
- Scenarios and questions to bring the law to life
- Filled with practical advice to help you understand and minimise risks to your practice
- Covers risk management, which is central to Government health policies
- An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
New to This Edition
- Comprehensive update of all areas of medical law
- New chapter on the Sexual Offences Act 2003
- New questions and scenarios to test your knowledge and understanding
Contents

Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – British legal systems
Chapter 2 – Legal procedure & appearing in court
Chapter 3 – Preparing a police statement
Chapter 4 – Forensic samples
Chapter 5 – Consent
Chapter 6 – Confidentiality & disclosure
Chapter 7 – Clinical governance & risk management
Chapter 8 – Handling complaints
Chapter 9 – Clinical negligence
Chapter 10 – Disciplinary bodies & procedures
Chapter 11 – Death & the healthcare professional
Chapter 12 – Brain stem death & organ donation
Chapter 13 – Euthanasia, withdrawal of treatment & Advance Decisions
Chapter 14 – Child abuse & the Children Acts
Chapter 15 – Sexual Offences Acts & child sexual abuse
Chapter 16 – The law relating to mental health
Chapter 17 – The law relating to alcohol & driving
Chapter 18 – The law relating to drugs
Authors

Vanessa Machin