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Question: Critically analyse the legal issues surrounding pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and IVF.

Apply relevant principles of law to the medical facts and assess the ethical considerations surrounding the circumstances of so called ‘saviour siblings’ as well as IVF more generally.

Mark 1st Class 79% - LLB Year 3 Undergraduate

Answer: IVF also known as ‘in vitro’ fertilisation is a form of conception governed by the 1990 act. This gives people access to facilities of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) to reproduce and the...


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Details: - Mark: 79% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 2959 | References: Yes | Date written: March, 2013 | Date submitted: January 05, 2014 | Coursework ID: 825

Question: In Hunter v Mann (1974) Boreham J said that a doctor is under a duty not to disclose voluntarily information which he, the doctor, has gained in his professional capacity, save in very exceptional circumstances. However, in practice, it seems that the circumstances in which information about a patient may be disclosed to others is very far from exceptional.’

Critically discuss this statement, with reference both to relevant cases and legislation. 75%

Answer: The duty of confidentiality cannot be an absolute obligation, Siegler argues that preserving it may constrict good administration in hospitals, there must be a degree of flexibility as to all. Scholars like...


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Details: - Mark: 75% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 1st | Words: 1448 | References: No | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: May 06, 2018 | Coursework ID: 1045

Question: ‘The challenging questions about medical confidentiality do not, however, lie in establishing a general duty of confidence, or expectation of privacy, but in determining what amounts to “very exceptional circumstances” justifying breach of that duty.’ (Brazier and Cave, Medicine Patients and the Law).

With reference to this statement critically discuss the extent to which exceptions to the duty to keep confidences raise challenges for the medical profession. 75%

Answer: It is without a doubt that there is no challenge in establishing a general duty of confidence especially in the area of medical law, confidentiality has its roots traced back to the...


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Details: - Mark: 75% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 1st | Words: 1836 | References: No | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: May 06, 2018 | Coursework ID: 1044

Question: Analyse the extent of consent and when its required in relation to Rosanna giving consideration to both legal and ethical issues. (Problem question text not available)

Year 3 LLB Law undergraduate

Answer: In order for consent to be valid the patient must have capacity, sufficient information and made voluntarily. Consent is important as it’s an essential prerequisite for medical treatment; a competent adult must...


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Details: - Mark: 74% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 2978 | References: Yes | Date written: November, 2012 | Date submitted: January 05, 2014 | Coursework ID: 827

Question: The case of Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee has been extended – needs to be restricted.

Discuss.

Answer: Historically, it is much harder to sue a doctor than would be the situation in a simple running-down case; a higher standard of proof is required . This statement would, perhaps, be...


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Details: - Mark: 71% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 2226 | References: Yes | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: September 29, 2008 | Coursework ID: 10

Question: 'Patient confidentiality is adequately protected by medical law.' Discuss.

Answer: Patient confidentiality is a fundamental tenet of professional medical ethics . It is an expression of patient privacy and is central to the promotion of confidence in the doctor-patient relationship. It is...


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Details: - Mark: 70% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 1995 | References: Yes | Date written: March, 2011 | Date submitted: May 02, 2013 | Coursework ID: 787

Question: Assess the correctness and appropriateness of the current legistlation governing the various categories of euthanasia.

Answer: TERMINOLOGY, CURRENT LEGISLATION AND THE DIANE PRETTY CASE Euthanasia concerns the premature cessation of life. Despite often being viewed as a ‘good death’ , owing to its painlessness and resultant relief from...


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Details: - Mark: 66% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 10000 | References: Yes | Date written: November, 2004 | Date submitted: October 13, 2008 | Coursework ID: 36

Question: Is the Doctrine of Double Effect legalising Euthanasia by the back door?

Answer: In order to fully discuss this question, the definitions of both double effect and euthanasia must be established and the medical, moral and legal aspects compared. Lord Edmund Davies surmised how these...


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Details: - Mark: 65% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 10000 | References: No | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: October 20, 2008 | Coursework ID: 160

Question: ‘In establishing the standard of professional conduct that ought be reasonably adopted by doctors, common law does little more than articulate standards adopted by doctors themselves, it does not impose those of its own.’ Discuss the accuracy of this statement.

Answer: This statement is concerned with the discussion of standard of care. An important point to note when discussing standard of care is that, the standard to which a doctor will be judged...


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Details: - Mark: 65% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 1861 | References: Yes | Date written: February, 2003 | Date submitted: October 20, 2008 | Coursework ID: 159

Question: ‘The English courts only pretend to respect patient autonomy. In any difficult case, the judges prefer the doctors’ judgement of the patient’s best interests.’

Answer: Self governance or autonomy fundamentally depends on capacity to make ones own decisions. Mentally competent people are said to enjoy the right to autonomy, not least in their own health and treatment...


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Details: - Mark: 64% | Course: Medical Law | Year: 2nd/3rd | Words: 2767 | References: Yes | Date written: April, 2003 | Date submitted: February 20, 2009 | Coursework ID: 431


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