100 Cases in Clinical Ethics and Law

Making speedy and appropriate decisions, and choosing the best course of action is one of the most important and challenging parts of training to become a doctor. This book explores legal and ethical dilemmas through 100 clinical scenarios typical of those encountered by medical students and junior doctors. Covering issues such as consent, withdrawal of treatment, confidentiality and whistle-blowing, each scenario encourages readers to explore their own beliefs and values including those that arise as a result of differing cultural and religious backgrounds. Answer pages highlight key points in each case, providing advice on how to deal with the emotive issues that occur when practising medicine and guidance on appropriate behaviour.