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By: William Brooks, India Mayhook-Walker, Pirashanthie Vivekananda-Schmidt DPhil C.Psychol, Richard Cooper, Philip Xiu MA
Your essential guide to mastering ethics, law, and professionalism in medicine
Crash Course is your trusted, everyday study companion — and the ultimate antidote to exam stress! For over 25 years, this bestselling series has helped over one million students worldwide save time, study smarter, and succeed with confidence.
Specially written by senior medical students and junior doctors who know exactly what exam success requires, every volume is expertly reviewed by faculty advisers to ensure accuracy, clarity, and relevance.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
This fully updated edition provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of today’s key ethical principles and legal frameworks in clinical practice. You’ll explore:
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Patient consent and confidentiality
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End-of-life decision making and capacity
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Professional duty of care and negligence
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Public health and research ethics
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Modern challenges in digital health, resource allocation, and global medicine
With clear explanations, real-life case studies, and the latest UK guidelines, this book equips you to navigate complex ethical and legal dilemmas with confidence — from medical school interviews to everyday clinical work.
📘 Key Features
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✅ Concise, exam-focused content — covering the full UK core syllabus
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✅ Updated self-assessment section reflecting current exam formats
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✅ Fast-learning tools — text boxes, key points, mnemonics, and hints
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✅ Thoroughly mapped to UKMLA requirements
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✅ Written in the classic Crash Course style — clear, practical, and student-friendly
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