Tag: Medical Law
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Tobacco
Tobacco Scottish Tobacco Retailer Register The Scottish Tobacco Retailers Register was introduced by the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Act 2010[26]. The Register was introduced because international experience had shown that age restrictions on the sale of tobacco products were more difficult to enforce effectively without licensing[27]. The Register allows retailers to be clearly…
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Prescription Charges
Prescription Charges Background The United Kingdom is made up of four countries; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Health care across the United Kingdom is universal and free at the point of use however there are charges for some services e.g. prescription medications [3]. In addition approximately 11% of the population have private health insurance…
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Medical Ethics
In the United Kingdom, the General Medical Council (GMC) requires that medical graduates behave according to ethical and legal principles and must know about and comply with the General Medical Council’s ethical guidance and standards. It suggests that these standards can only be achieved […]
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Medical Ethics
In the United Kingdom, the General Medical Council (GMC) requires that medical graduates behave according to ethical and legal principles and must know about and comply with the General Medical Council’s ethical guidance and standards. It suggests that these standards can only be achieved […]
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Medical Research Council
Medical Research Council History The Medical Research Committee was set up in 1913, its prime role being the distribution of medical research funds. In 1920 it became the Medical Research Council, dedicated to promoting the balanced development of medical research in the UK. Funded largely by […]
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Medical Research Council
Medical Research Council History The Medical Research Committee was set up in 1913, its prime role being the distribution of medical research funds. In 1920 it became the Medical Research Council, dedicated to promoting the balanced development of medical research in the UK. Funded largely by […]
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Exchange of Medical Reports
Definition of Exchange of Medical Reports In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Exchange of Medical Reports : The exchange of medical reports in personal injury actions in the hope that they can be agreed before the hearing of the case, thus saving time and […]
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British Medical Association
British Medical Association History Professional organisation set up in 1832 to represent the professional and personal needs of doctors. Regulates the profession, and negotiates with government over health issues.