Ferguson, Angus H.
Should a doctor tell? : the evolution of medical confidentiality in Britain / Angus H. Ferguson. - 1 online resource (257 pages) - Medical law and ethics .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the history of medical confidentiality -- The Duchess of Kingston precedent -- The long nineteenth century -- The Ministry of Health -- The BMA -- The Lord Chancellor -- The attempts at legislation -- The nature and extent of crown privilege -- Old issues and new challenges: confidentiality and privacy.
9780754699101 (e-book)
Confidential communications--Physicians--Great Britain.
Electronic books.
KD7519.P48 / F47 2013eb
344.4104/12
Should a doctor tell? : the evolution of medical confidentiality in Britain / Angus H. Ferguson. - 1 online resource (257 pages) - Medical law and ethics .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
An introduction to the history of medical confidentiality -- The Duchess of Kingston precedent -- The long nineteenth century -- The Ministry of Health -- The BMA -- The Lord Chancellor -- The attempts at legislation -- The nature and extent of crown privilege -- Old issues and new challenges: confidentiality and privacy.
9780754699101 (e-book)
Confidential communications--Physicians--Great Britain.
Electronic books.
KD7519.P48 / F47 2013eb
344.4104/12