Law for the medical profession in Australia

• Other Authors: Dix, Alexander (Editor), Nicholson, Kevin (Editor), Errington, Michael (Editor), Powe, Rod (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Published: Port Melbourne Butterworth-Heinemann ©1996
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Subjects: Legislation, Medical > Medical laws and legislation > Australia
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• Item Description: Rev. of: Law for the medical profession; Includes index
• Physical Description: xviii, 386 pages 25 cm
• ISBN: 9780750689298; 0750689293

The law has been a growing presence in all fields of life, with the medical profession proving no exception. Increasing government regulation of medical practice is for most medical practitioners undesireable, but a fact of medical practise in Australia today. As a result, it is necessary for medical practitioners to be conversant with a wide range of legal areas that may have an impact on their professional lives and practises. This updated edition incorporates the latest changes in legislation. It provides insights into the law that are relevant for most medical practitioners. Registration, expert evidence, informed consent and professional liability are all discussed in detail