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ANANTHAMS’ ORTHOPAEDICS: ORTHOPAEDICS FOR THE LEGAL PROFESSION
RM160.00Written for legal professionals that deal with personal injury cases and want to learn about the following:
-Simple fundamental anatomy.
-Establish a link between fundamental anatomy and injuries, as well as eventual incapacity.
-Recovery over time and persistent handicap restrictions
-Impairment evolution over time and permanent disability
-Understanding the limits of early medical reports.
-Comprehension of expert reports
-Acquiring the skills to talk to clients about injury and disability and comprehend their difficulties.
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Medical Law and Ethics in Malaysia
RM198.00Author: Ramakrishna Tharini, Jason Low
ISBN: 9789674009953
Published date: 6th September 2021
Format: Paperback
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Medical Negligence, 6th ed
RM1,690.00Author: Michael Jones
ISBN13: 9780414089099
Published: September 2021
Country of Publication: UK
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Medical Negligence in Malaysia: Cases & Commentary – 2nd Edition
RM250.00The First Edition, published in 2009, was the first book containing cases and commentaries of medical negligence in Malaysia, comprising the case law from 1960s to 2009. This Second Edition of the book continues to be the lead reference on medical negligence case law in Malaysia, providing a useful compilation of local medical negligence cases with additional updates of cases from 2010 to 2020.
Each case is accompanied with the summary case facts and holdings, relevant excerpts of the court’s decision, a concise note on the quantum of damages awarded, and illuminating notes, providing a good understanding of the current developments of medical negligence law in Malaysia. The key subject terms which precede each case will also provide a quick guide to its scope and content.
The introductory chapter has been revamped to give an updated overview of the development of medical negligence law in Malaysia up to the year 2020, discussing key issues in the area, including the Bolam principle, the Bolitho qualifications, and the Rogers v Whitaker test. Written by a professor of law whose areas of expertise include the subject of negligence and medical law, this book will be useful for medical professionals, lawyers, judges, hospital administrators, insurers as well as law students.
Key Features
- Additional medical negligence case law from 2010 to 2020
- Comprehensive commentary that discusses the development of medical negligence law from the 1960s up 2020
- Analysis of cases with summary of facts and holdings, accompanied by key excerpts of the court’s judgment, highlighting the key issues and legal principles
- Concise notes on the quantum of damages awarded
- Subject Index facilitates easy and quick research
This updated edition contains more than 50 new medical negligence cases including three recent major Federal Court rulings which significantly develop the law in this area:
- Dr Hari Krishnan & Anor v Megat Noor Ishak bin Megat Ibrahim & Anor (and Another Appeal)Â [2018] 1 AMR 209 (aggravated damages)
- Dr Kok Choong Seng & Anor v Soo Cheng Lin (and Another Appeal)Â [2017] 6 AMR 609 (non-delegable duty of hospital)
- Zulhasnimar bt Hasan Basri & Anor v Dr Kuppu Velumani P & 2 Ors [2017] 5 AMR 413 (standard of care for duty to diagnose, treat and warn)
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LAW AND ETHICS RELATING TO MEDICAL PROFESSION
RM57.50Law and Ethics Relating to Medical Profession explains the principles of law and ethics governing medical issues such as consent to medical treatment, confidentiality, medical negligence, euthanasia, assisted reproduction, abortion, sterilization and mental health. The book is designed not only to provide readers with a thorough knowledge of the substantive medical law but also to enable readers to apply legal and ethical concepts to specific situations that relate to medical practice.
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NURSING LAW AND ETHICS
RM49.50This book on Nursing Law and Ethics offers valuable information on the legal and ethical principles affecting the nursing profession. It also gives insights on case scenarios that are relevant to the daily activities of the nurses. It is also the aim of the book to provide readers with the ease of understanding the workings of ethics and law in legal judgements. This book further aims to educate nurses, in particular, on the demands of ethical and legal standards so that they will be able to face the legal challenges ahead.
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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAW IN MALAYSIA REVISED EDITION
RM42.50The most important ironies of modern healthcare is that public expectations are rising faster than the ability of health services to meet them. Patients nowadays no longer want to be treated as passive recipients of medical care. Instead, they want to be treated as co-producers or partners able to manage their illnesses. The aim of producing the Revised Edition of Medical Negligence Law in Malaysia is to highlight the new medical negligence cases and examine the changes for future reform. This revised edition also has a chapter on the Islamic perspective on medical negligence.
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Laws Governing Clinical Practice in Malaysia
RM80.00This book has been authored primarily for medical practitioners in Malaysia. It is written in a manner that is easy to be understood for readers with no legal background. In the book, regular references are made to various legislation such as the Medical Act 1971, the Medical Regulations 2017, and the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act 2016 which will help readers appreciate the statutory scheme regulating clinical practice in Malaysia. References are also made to guidelines like the Code of Professional Conduct by the Malaysian Medical Council.
Each chapter of this book begins with a learning objective to ensure that the reader obtains a clear understanding of the subject matter covered. This book begins with a brief introduction to the Malaysian Legal System in general. It then goes on to discuss the laws governing the medical profession and the application of the law of negligence in the area of medical treatment. This book also deals with the elements of medical practice that may give rise to criminal liability on medical practitioners, especially gross negligence, abortion, assisted suicide and euthanasia. The topical issues of consent, refusal of consent, advance directive, organ donation and organ transplant are usefully covered. Rounding up the multi-faceted coverage of this book, the related topics of medical reports, expert opinion and the certification of death are considered.This book is written by an author with a unique background as he is a medical practitioner, a medical professor and also a law graduate. Drawing on this special set of skills and knowledge, the author provides an extremely illuminating account of the laws that govern clinical practice in Malaysia. It is fully up-to-date, taking into account amendments made by the Medical (Amendment) Act 2012 which came into force in July 2017. This book is suitable for medical practitioners who have already spent several years in the medical profession and for those who are just beginning their journey in the profession. Medical practitioners should have this book close to hand for easy reference.KEY FEATURES- Written in simple language for the easy understanding of medical practitioners
- Contains case laws from different jurisdictions for reference
- Specific references made to relevant legislation and guidelines relevant to the medical profession
- Objectives of each chapter are clearly stated at the start of each chapter to facilitate a better appreciation of its content
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FORENSIC MEDICINE FOR LAWYERS SECOND EDITION ( IN GOOD CONDITION )
RM80.00The opportunity has been taken to bring the law fully up to date, and the book now includes tables of statutes and cases. The chapters covering comparative medico – legal systems, transplantation, industrial injury, marriage and pregnancy, and poisons law have been extensively rewritten. Current problems in medical jurisprudence, including brainstem death, surrogate motherhood, euthanasia, the Mental Health ( Amendment Act ), negligence and informed consent, are either introduced for the first time or discussed in greater detail.
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LAWYER’S GUIDE TO FORENSIC MEDICINE SECOND EDITION ( IN GOOD CONDITION )
RM125.00This is an updated edition of a successful handbook already popular with barristers and solicitors – and even a number of judges – as a readily accessible source of quick reference on a wide range of medico-legal topics.
It offers a concise overview of factors of importance in many medico-legal problems, from alcohol to head injury, and from traffic deaths to child abuse, so that the medical evidence can be quickly evaluated and any deficiencies detected. It indicates the limits of reliability of various procedures and commonly held medical opinions, and points out those which are frequently over-interpreted. Liberally provided with clear line diagrams, including body-maps, it provides a graphic exposition of many anatomical and medical terms, free from professional jargon.
This guide does not attempt to replace expert medical opinion, but can assist the lawyer in understanding or even challenging such opinion, especially in the urgent situation of the courtroom. It will also be helpful beforehand, in indicating what type of specialist medical advice might be of most assistance.
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LAW RELATING TO LEGAL-MEDICAL DEATH INVESTIGATION
RM99.00* 3 COPIES LEFT
The Medical-Legal autopsy is a specialized examination that integrates personal, social and medical history, scene investigation, external examination including clothing, internal examination of tissues, microscopic evaluation as well as toxicological, laboratory and evidentiary data.
