Dr Deirdre Madden

"Deirdre Madden, who is undoubtedly one of the leading Irish experts in the area of medical ethics and the law, has produced a second edition of her much acclaimed book... The book is very well presented and, in my view, should be the first point of reference for every doctor and every lawyer practising in this area."  Law Society Gazette, 2012

Written by one of Ireland's leading medical law academics, this practical book comprehensively covers case law and regulations regarding the healthcare system, the law relating to human reproduction, and the key issues of consent and treatment. Designed to be used by lawyers and healthcare professionals, Medicine, Ethics and the Law in Ireland provides an invaluable reference tool for anybody who requires accurate information and guidance to this area of Irish law.

This new edition will include a chapter on Medical research.

Contents

Chapter 1 Provision of Health Care in Ireland; Chapter 2 Regulation of Medical Practice in Ireland; Chapter 3 Protection of Personal Health Information; Chapter 4 Assisted Reproduction; Chapter 5 Artificial Insemination and Egg Donation; Chapter 6 In Vitro Fertilisation; Chapter 7 Surrogate Motherhood; Chapter 8 Genetics; Chapter 9 Capacity, Consent and Refusal of Treatment; Chapter 10 Property in the Human Body; Chapter 11 Medical Treatment of Children and Minors; Chapter 12 Medical Treatment at the End of Life; Chapter 13 Medical Research.

Bibliographic detail

ISBN: 978 1 84766 670 3
Publication Date: Sep-11
Format: Hardback
Availability: In print
List price: €165 / £138