Comprehensively covering both the English and Scottish position within the context of the European Convention of human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the author examines a wide range of healthcare situations, from the commonly occurring to the unusual, offering a detailed analysis of legislation, case law, cases and their implications.
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This work is a key resource for postgraduates and researchers working and studying in the fields of law, healthcare and medicine.
Sarah Elliston is a Lecturer in Medical Law at the University of Glasgow where she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in medical law for thirteen years. Her particular research interests are in the medical treatment of children and aspects of human reproduction and the law