Authors: Judy Laing and Jean McHale

Published: 13 November 2025

ISBN: 9780192869791

Description:

· An authoritative reference text for practitioners with an in-depth analysis of the whole spectrum of issues relating to medical law

· Critiques the application of common law and statutory provisions governing healthcare provision in England and Wales

· Cited in the Supreme Court in Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v James and Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board

· Provides a clear layout, extensive referencing, and careful indexing for practitioners' quick references

· Written by a team of expert practitioners and leading academics, who offer a balanced, trustworthy, and practical perspective of the topics

Principles of Medical Law is the leading practitioner text in its field. Now in its fifth edition, it provides a comprehensive and scholarly account of the common law and statutory provisions governing healthcare provision in England and Wales. It offers an authoritative and account of medical law whilst also seeking to set the law in context and critique its application. The contributors include many of the leading academics and practitioners working in the area of medical law today, who together offer a balanced, reliable, and considered perspective. The clear layout, accessible writing style, extensive referencing, and detailed index make this an indispensable research tool for practitioners and academics alike.