The Oxford Handbook of Medical Ethics and Law is the definitive guide to the legal and ethical issues around medical and surgical practice. It is written with the busy clinician in mind who will not have time to read lengthy and complex legal or philosophical documents but requires the key information presented without technical jargon in a handy quick-reference style. The handbook also includes a substantial number of examples taken from a wide variety of specialties with the relevant legal and ethical issues clearly explained, so that the reader can see how these principles play out in day-to-day patient care. Both medical students and current professionals will find this an essential practical resource.

"this book makes an impressive contribution to medical education ... it is easy to read and understand and highly relevant to modern clinical practice" - Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia

"...such an interesting and useful handbook of medical ethics and law - straightforwardly written and helpfully combining ethical and legal reasoning with advice and at least some legal obligations for clinicians practising under English law - analysis and advice worth considering even by doctors practising elsewhere" - Raanan Gillon, Emeritus Professor of Medical Ethics, Imperial College London; Past President, British Medical Association; Honorary President, Institute of Medical Ethics; Former Editor, Journal of Medical Ethics