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OverviewMost doctors at some stage in their career need to give evidence, either as defendants, witnesses or medical experts. The authors, all experienced in different areas of medico-legal practice, explain the relationship between the doctor and the law, highlighting the pitfalls of giving evidence and providing practical, reassuring advice. This handbook prevents doctors feeling out of place, ill prepared or foolish in a court of law or tribunal, and is ideal for both newcomers and more experienced doctors and health care professionals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger Clements , Neville Davis , Roy Palmer , Raina PatelPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9781853153877ISBN 10: 1853153877 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 01 April 2001 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe law - general principles of the law. The doctor as defendant: fraud; indecent assault; drugs misuse; confidentiality; abortion; manslaughter/gross negligence; euthanasia; GMC; genital mutilation. The doctor giving evidence: general principles of giving evidence; occupational health/tribunals; the criminal courts; coroners' courts; civil courts.ReviewsThis book is a marvellous repository of information and good advice for any doctors preparing themselves for a court appearance, for whatever reason. There is even a handy glossary of legal terms and acronyms. Health Service Journal An excellent small book which should be required reading for all doctors and particularly for those who find themselves called to give evidence either as an expert or as a factual witness...Go and buy this book, it is modestly priced for its importance; a copy should be on every doctor's shelf for you will undoubtedly need to refer to it in the future. David Anton, Consultant Occupational Physician [this book] provides a good practical introduction to legal proceedings for the doctor who finds himself willingly or unwillingly having to deal with lawyers...For the doctor who has quite enough real work to do without being harassed by lawyers, this book should provide a good basis for responding to lawyers' requests efficiently and as painlessly as possible...This book provides an excellent start and gives details of how to get more information in each relevant area. Clinical Risk, 2002 Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine category I think this is a useful guide - even to the experienced 'court attender'. It is well written, in plain and practical style and its content contains useful tips that anybody required to give evidence may find useful. It is the right length to be a simple reference source and a useful addition to any doctor's bookshelf. 2002 BMA Medical Book Competition Awards, Judges' Comments No doctor should be involved in writing reports or appear in a variety of courts without being familiar with the contents of this book. The Ulster Medical Journal An orderly and very readable sequence ...This small book goes a long way to help those who have been requested or subpoenad to help the courts ... Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh This book is a marvellous repository of information and good advice for any doctors preparing themselves for a court appearance, for whatever reason. There is even a handy glossary of legal terms and acronyms. -- Health Service Journal An excellent small book which should be required reading for all doctors and particularly for those who find themselves called to give evidence either as an expert or as a factual witness...Go and buy this book, it is modestly priced for its importance; a copy should be on every doctor's shelf for you will undoubtedly need to refer to it in the future. -- David Anton, Consultant Occupational Physician [this book] provides a good practical introduction to legal proceedings for the doctor who finds himself willingly or unwillingly having to deal with lawyers...For the doctor who has quite enough real work to do without being harassed by lawyers, this book should provide a good basis for responding to lawyers' requests efficiently and as painlessly as possible...This book provides an excellent start and gives details of how to get more information in each relevant area. -- Clinical Risk, 2002 Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine category I think this is a useful guide - even to the experienced 'court attender'. It is well written, in plain and practical style and its content contains useful tips that anybody required to give evidence may find useful. It is the right length to be a simple reference source and a useful addition to any doctor's bookshelf. -- 2002 BMA Medical Book Competition Awards, Judges' Comments No doctor should be involved in writing reports or appear in a variety of courts without being familiar with the contents of this book. -- The Ulster Medical Journal An orderly and very readable sequence ...This small book goes a long way to help those who have been requested or subpoenad to help the courts ... -- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh This book is a marvellous repository of information and good advice for any doctors preparing themselves for a court appearance, for whatever reason. There is even a handy glossary of legal terms and acronyms. Health Service Journal An excellent small book which should be required reading for all doctors and particularly for those who find themselves called to give evidence either as an expert or as a factual witness...Go and buy this book, it is modestly priced for its importance; a copy should be on every doctor's shelf for you will undoubtedly need to refer to it in the future. David Anton, Consultant Occupational Physician [this book] provides a good practical introduction to legal proceedings for the doctor who finds himself willingly or unwillingly having to deal with lawyers...For the doctor who has quite enough real work to do without being harassed by lawyers, this book should provide a good basis for responding to lawyers' requests efficiently and as painlessly as possible...This book provides an excellent start and gives details of how to get more information in each relevant area. Clinical Risk, 2002 Highly Commended in the Basis of Medicine category I think this is a useful guide - even to the experienced 'court attender'. It is well written, in plain and practical style and its content contains useful tips that anybody required to give evidence may find useful. It is the right length to be a simple reference source and a useful addition to any doctor's bookshelf. 2002 BMA Medical Book Competition Awards, Judges' Comments No doctor should be involved in writing reports or appear in a variety of courts without being familiar with the contents of this book. The Ulster Medical Journal An orderly and very readable sequence ...This small book goes a long way to help those who have been requested or subpoenad to help the courts ... Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Author InformationRoger Clements, Neville Davis, Roy Palmer, Raina Patel Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |