Medical law

Medical law

The textbook contains a legal analysis of the current legislation in our country. A comparative analysis has also been made with the legislation in other countries. Issues from practice and emerging casuistry are presented. A special section contains decisions of national and European courts.
In addition to the current legislation, the book, as the second edition after more than ten years from the first, contains a retrospective of its development and reflects the discussions on specific issues for the period. The analysis covers the legal regime of the management bodies in healthcare, the status and activities of medical institutions, pharmaceutical legislation, the legal regime of pharmacies and drugstores, health insurance issues, analysis of the doctor-patient relationship, the legal regime of health information. The problems of civil, criminal, administrative liability are analyzed. The regimes of transplantation and donation, mandatory treatment, euthanasia, reproductive reproduction, genetic research, clinical trials of drugs, etc. are examined.
The book can be used by students, the academic community, executive, legislative and judicial authorities, administration, medical specialists, and citizens.

Darina Zinovieva graduated from the Faculty of Law of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" with excellent results. She is a professor of administrative law. She specializes in Belgium, England, the USA, and Spain. She works at the Institute of State and Law, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and at the Faculty of Law of the University "Paisiy Hilendarski". She teaches administrative law and medical law.
He is the author of 13 monographs, including "Licensing Administrative Acts", "Competence of Administrative Bodies", "Discussion Theses in Administrative Law and Process", "A Minor Case in Administrative Punishment", "Medical Law", "Legal Regime of Medical Institutions", "Legal and Ethical Problems of Transplantation", and over 60 studies and articles. Among the foreign publications he is the author of "International Encyclopaedia of Medical Law – Bulgaria" and "Patients' Rights in the European Union – Bulgaria".
She was the head of the Department of Public Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of Plovdiv; co-founder and vice-president for three terms of office of the Bulgarian Association of Medical Law; legal expert to the Health Committee of the National Assembly, to the NHIF and to the Minister of Health; member of the Ethical Committee on Transplantation to the Council of Ministers; member of an expert group on legislation to the Council of Ministers. She is currently a member of the Legal Council of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria and an independent expert to the European Commission.

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"Medical Law" is a comprehensive and practical guide that provides a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of the medical profession. The author, Prof. Dr. Darina Zinovieva, is a respected lawyer and lecturer in medical law who has dedicated her career to studying the legal consequences of medical decisions and practices. This textbook is intended for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in studying the legal aspects of the medical profession.

The textbook is organized into 12 chapters that cover various legal aspects of the medical profession, from the legal framework of medical education and practice to patients' rights, physician liability, and the legal consequences of medical errors and accidents.

The first chapter provides a general overview of medical law, including its history, development, and philosophy. It also discusses the scope of medical law, the basic principles of medical law, and the importance of medical law in protecting the interests of patients and medical personnel.

The second chapter deals with the legal framework of medical education, including the legal requirements for medical education, the responsibilities of medical schools, and the legal consequences of violations of education standards.

Chapter 3 discusses the legal framework for medical practice, including physician licensing, insurance, and standards of care. It also discusses the legal obligations of physicians, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and the duty to provide care.

Chapter 4 focuses on patient rights, including the right to quality healthcare, the right to privacy, and the right to safety. It also discusses legal remedies for patients, such as litigation and complaints.

Chapter Five deals with physician liability, including civil liability, criminal liability, and professional liability. It also discusses factors that contribute to physician liability, such as negligence, fraud, and breach of the standard of care.

Chapter six focuses on the legal implications of medical errors and incidents, including the definition of medical error, types of medical errors, and the processes of investigating and resolving medical errors.

Chapter Seven deals with the legal aspects of organ transplantation, including the legal requirements for organ transplantation, the consent process, and the legal consequences of not consenting to organ donation.

Chapter 8 focuses on the legal aspects of assisted reproduction, including the legal requirements for assisted reproduction, the consent process and the legal implications of assisted reproduction.

Chapter nine deals with the legal aspects of psychiatric practice, including the legal requirements for psychiatric practice, the consent process, and the legal consequences of psychiatric practice.

Chapter 10 deals with the legal aspects of medical expertise, including the legal requirements for medical expertise, the consent process and the legal consequences of the medical expertise.

Chapter eleven focuses on the legal aspects of public health, including public health legal requirements, the consent process, and the legal implications of public health.

Finally, chapter twelve provides an overview of contemporary trends in medical law, including digitalization, telemedicine, and international cooperation.

Overall, Medical Law offers a comprehensive and practical overview of the legal aspects of the medical profession. Its clear explanations, systematic presentation of topics, and abundant examples make it an indispensable resource for medical students, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in studying the legal implications of medical decisions and practices. In addition, its focus on the practical aspects of medical law makes it useful for practitioners who want to improve their understanding of their legal responsibilities and obligations.