ABSTRACT

This book encompasses two inter-related disciplines of health law and medical ethics applicable to Singapore. Apart from Singapore legal materials, it draws upon relevant case precedents and statutory developments from other common law countries and incorporates recommendations and reports by health-related bodies, agencies and committees.

The book is written in an accessible manner suitable for tertiary students. It should also serve as a useful resource for medico-legal practitioners, academics and healthcare professionals who wish to keep abreast of the evolving legal and ethical developments concerning health and medicine.

chapter 2|23 pages

Introduction to medical ethics

chapter 3|23 pages

Medical negligence (part 1)

chapter 4|22 pages

Medical negligence (part 2)

chapter 5|19 pages

Consent to treatment

chapter 6|26 pages

Mental health

chapter 7|25 pages

Confidentiality †

chapter 8|21 pages

Complementary and alternative medicine †

chapter 9|24 pages

Reproduction

chapter 10|24 pages

End of life