Should A Doctor Tell?: The Evolution of Medical Confidentiality in Britain by An

Description: Should A Doctor Tell? by Angus H. Ferguson Medical confidentiality has long been recognised as a core element of medical ethics, with areas currently under debate including the use of patient-identifiable data in research, information sharing across public services, and the implications of advances in genetics. Bringing fresh insights to oft-cited cases and demonstrating a better understand FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Medical confidentiality has long been recognised as a core element of medical ethics, but its boundaries are under constant negotiation. Areas of debate in twenty-first century medicine include the use of patient-identifiable data in research, information sharing across public services, and the implications of advances in genetics. This book provides important historical insight into the modern evolution of medical confidentiality in the UK. It analyses a range of perspectives and considers the broader context as well as the specific details of debates, developments and key precedents. With each chapter focusing on a different issue, the book covers the common law position on medical privilege, the rise of public health and collective welfare measures, legal and public policy perspectives on medical confidentiality and privilege in the first half of the twentieth century, contestations over statutory recognition for medical privilege and Crown privilege. It concludes with an overview of twentieth century developments. Bringing fresh insights to oft-cited cases and demonstrating a better understanding of the boundaries of medical confidentiality, the book discusses the role of important interest groups such as the judiciary, Ministry of Health and professional medical bodies. It will be directly relevant for people working or studying in the field of medical law as well as those with an interest in the interaction of law, medicine and ethics. Author Biography Dr Angus H. Ferguson is Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellow in Social Science at the University of Glasgow. His research interests are in the areas of the History of the Interaction of Law and Medicine, the History of Ethics, and the History of Infant Health. Table of Contents Should A Doctor Tell? Review Discussions of confidentiality are common in medical law and ethics. As a historian Angus Ferguson has a detached approach and highlights its broader social context. His perspective brings fresh insights into the claims of confidentiality when these are weighed against the needs of research, public safety and efficiency. Robin Downie, University of Glasgow, UK Fergusons study, in elucidating the historical power struggles between medical and legal authority over sensitive patient information, makes an insightful contribution to these ongoing discussions. Bulletin of the History of Medicine Details ISBN0367601109 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367601109 ISBN-13 9780367601102 Publication Date 2020-06-30 Author Angus H. Ferguson Pages 256 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd UK Release Date 2020-06-30 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-06-30 NZ Release Date 2020-06-30 Subtitle The Evolution of Medical Confidentiality in Britain Alternative 9780754679608 DEWEY 344.410412 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141893046;

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