Jonathan Montgomery – författare

This introductory text on health care law covers both institutional and substantive aspects of health care law and practice and is aimed at students of law, medicine, health service management and nursing. It provides a readable and accessible outline of the law governing health care, avoiding unnecessary legal jargon. The book may be used both as a manual for practical reference and as the basis of a course of study. It tackles topical and controversial subjects such as abortion, euthanasia, malpractice litigation, confidentiality, and the changing NHS - all usually dealt with in their relation to values and ethics - and examines them in pragmatic terms, highlighting common practical problems. Further reading referred to so that readers can follow up controversial areas. This book is intended for students of medical law and from the health care professions; health service managers and trained health care professionals; scholars, teachers and students of law and ethics at all levels.

The second edition of this well establised textbook provides a readable, comprehensive and accessible account of the law governing health care in England and Wales. In contrast to other texts, it examines the full range of health care but not merely its medical context. The narrative is clear and succinct with full references to legal sources to meet the needs of law students and practitioners. However, excessive use of legal jargon is avoided ensuring that the law is also accessible to health care professionals. The text sets out the law on public health, the NHS, the health professions, clinical negligence litigation, patients' rights, and research and health care ethics.Major developments since 1997 have led to substantial revisions throughout the book, which now takes account of such organisations as the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Commission for Health Improvement. Professor Montgomery addresses the legal and regulatory responses to a series of 'scandals' (Bristol babies, Alder Hey etc); the development of medical techniques and regulatory bodies; the impact of the Human Rights Act and the Data Protection Act; the Blair administration and NHS reforms.

This textbook explores questions which nurses ask about law. Many nurses experience law as a threat used by managers and teachers, and as something which stifles their professional practice. Offering a more balanced perspective, this book explains the law governing the work of the nursing profession simply, clearly and practically, and shows nurses that the law usually supports rather than restricts their professional values. It covers the legal framework of nursing, the law applying generally to nursing practice and that concerning the major patient and client groups and is invaluable for students and practicing nurses. 'A useful basic outline of law for nurses.' - Nursing Times