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Area of law dealing with the practice of medicine

Not to be confused withHealth law orMedical jurisprudence.

Medical law
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Medical ethics Professional ethics Fitness to practise Qualification Expertise Public health Informed consent Negligence Patient's rights
Medical treatment
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Regulation
Medical license (regulatingMedical Profession)
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Medical law is the branch oflaw which concerns theprerogatives and responsibilities ofmedical professionals and therights of the patient.^[1] It should not be confused withmedical jurisprudence, which is a branch ofmedicine, rather than a branch oflaw.

Branches

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Branches of medical law include:

the law oftorts (i.e.medical malpractice);^[2]
criminal law in relation to medical practice and treatment;
theethics of medical practice;^[3]^[4]
health law and regulation.

Administrative law

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AHealth professional's fitness to practise is regulated bymedical licensing. If concerns are raised regarding a health professional the licensing body may choose to suspend or reject their license.^[5]

Education to work in medical law

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A career in Medical Law usually requires a bachelor's degree in bioethics, government, healthcare management or policy, public or global health, or (outside the US) law.

Career descriptions in the field of medical law

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Reviewing medical documents, files, and receipts in connection with a medical lawsuit.
Medical lawyers advise legal clients on their rights during trial.
May keep evidence intact and preserved for trial (such as defective medicines or medical equipment).
May interpret medical laws, standards, and guidelines in the area (they can often vary by region and by medical practice).
Medical lawyers typically assist victims in obtaining a damages award to compensate them for their losses and injuries.
Medical lawyers often represent clients in the healthcare industry in connection with general corporate matters, including corporate reorganization, capital financing, employee benefits, tax, and antitrust issues and general contract negotiation. They often provide advice regarding physician recruitment, acquisition of physician practices, and medical staff relations matters. Medical lawyers also provide guidance on telemedicine and health reform issues.