Core Text: Medical Law

• 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

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 Textcovers 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.

Readership: The book is appropriate for students taking an optional module on medical law on an LLB, CPE, or BA Law course. It is ideal for one semester courses and is also suitable for lecturers who wish to recommend an introductory text or shorter alternative to the longer textbooks currently on the market. It is also relevant for courses offered outside law schools catering for health care, medical, and nursing students.