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LEGAL ASPECTS OF DEATH

ISBN: 9781856423335
Trim Size: 234 x 156
230 pages
Bridgit Dimond
Publication date: 21/04/2008
Price: £22.50
Based on a successful series of articles on death published in the British Journal of Nursing, this book is written in a practical and easy to follow style. It covers topics such as:
-How a body should be laid out
-Different religious practices
-Laws relating to resuscitation
-The coroner's court
-Intended changes following the Shipman Report

Each chapter uses a situation to illustrate the relevant laws so that the law can be explained in a practical jargon-free way.


Bridgit Dimond MA, LLB, DSA, AHSM, Barrister-at-law is Emeritus Professor of the University of Glamorgan.
Table of Contents: Legal Aspects of Death

Preface

Glossary

Useful websites

Definition of death

Certification, verification and registration of death

Disposal of the body

Pregnancy, stillbirths and miscarriages and disposal

Health and safety considerations on death of patient

Preparation for death

Death, stress and health service professionals

Murder, manslaughter and other criminal offences

Euthanasia and assisted suicide

Not for resuscitation instructions: Adults and children

Living wills

The coroner’s jurisdiction 1: Investigation into deaths

The coroner’s jurisdiction 2: Inquests

The coroner’s jurisdiction 3:Reforms to the coroner’s office

Post mortems

Organ transplants and dead donors

Removal, retention and storage of organs and tissue

Wills: Making and execution

Property and procedures following death

Legal action following a death

Financial provisions following death

Access to records of deceased

Further reading

Index of cases

Index of statutory instruments and statutes

General index

Excellent coverage of legal issues across clinical issues. Director of Studies