Medical Law International

Editors: Dr Shaun D. Pattinson, Durham Law School, Durham University, 29-30 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN, UK
(s.d.pattinson(a)durham.ac.uk)
Professor Vivienne Harpwood, Cardiff Law School, University of Wales, POB 427, Cardiff, CF1 1XD, UK

The Editors are supported by an International Board, which includes:

D Beyleveld Durham, UK
M Brazier Manchester, UK
T Caulfield Alberta, Canada
B M Dickens Toronto, Canada
L Gostin Washington, USA
M J Gunn Derby, UK
S Holm Manchester, UK
H Johnson Bangor, UK
M A Jones Liverpool, UK
E Jackson London, UK

B M Knoppers Montreal, Canada
G Laurie Edinburgh, UK
S K Lötjönen Helsinki, Finland
C Ngewena Bloemfontein, South Africa
K Norrie Strathclyde, UK
J Priban Cardiff, UK
E Rynning Uppsala, Sweden
P D G Skegg Dunedin, New Zealand
K Syrett Bristol, UK
Book Review Editor: S A M McLean, Glasgow, UK

This journal is international in its coverage and deals with the legal and ethical aspects of medicine throughout the world. It is refereed and seeks to address new issues in medical law and ethics, legal and ethical aspects of new treatments, current medico-legal problems, notes on new cases, legislation in progress, future trends and developments, and all related matters. The journal has a strong emphasis on international and comparative trends in law and medicine. Coverage includes matters of interest to academic lawyers, practising lawyers, medical ethicists, bioethicists, health care professionals, health care and health service administrators, and those studying aspects of medical law and ethics.

The scope includes: Clinical Negligence. Health Matters Affecting Civil Liberties. Forensic Medicine. Determination of Death. Organ and Tissue Transplantation. End of Life Decisions. Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Treatment. Confidentiality. Access to Medical Records. Medical Complaints Procedures. Professional Discipline. Employment Law and Legal Issues within NHS. Resource Allocation in Health Care. Mental Health Law. Misuse of Drugs. Legal and Ethical Issues concerning Human Reproduction. Therapeutic Products. Medical Research. Cloning. Gene Therapy. Genetic Testing and Screening. And Related Topics.

The editors welcome submission on any aspects indicated in the scope outlined above. For further information please contact Vivienne Harpwood, Cardiff Law School, University of Wales, POB 427, Cardiff CF1 1XD, UK or Shaun Pattinson, Durham Law School, Durham University, 29-30 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN (s.d.pattinson@durham.ac.uk).