'Medical Law and Ethics' wins first prize in the BMA's Book Awards

Jonathan Herring's book Medical Law and Ethics won first prize in the BMA (British Medical Association)'s Book Awards, in the category 'The Basis of Medicine'. It is rare for a law book to awarded a prize by the BMA. 

The book provides a discussion of the law and an overview of the ethical perspectives, ensuring that readers are able to fully understand the law and its context.

The latest edition covers all the latest developments including important case law on mental capacity and euthanasia, including the Charlie Gard litigation, the decision of the Supreme Court in Montgomery, and the Court of Appeal in Conway. This edition also includes coverage of the new Codes of Practice issued by the Human Tissue Authority.