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by Hardeep Kumar Bhupal (Author)
A comprehensive guide for those with an interest in Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine and Medical Jurisprudence. This book adopts a systematic approach to relevant topics including: Medical Ethics, Medical Negligence, Prescribing, Obtaining Consent, Injuries, Confidentiality, Non-accidental injury in children, Sexual Offences, Mental Health Legislation, Medical Care of The Detainee, Report Writing and Being a Professional Witness. It also provides insight into the healthcare system in the United Kingdom and regulation of Healthcare Professionals. It contains over 400 multiple choice questions mirroring the format found in both under-graduate and post-graduate examinations. Answers and colour images are provided along with clear and concise explanatory notes. References and tips for further reading are also listed ensuring the reader is providing with an all encompassing source covering the most pertinent aspects of Clinical Forensic & Legal Medicine. Therefore making this book an invaluable tool not only for those preparing for their examinations but also for those with a wider interest in Medical Jurisprudence.
Author Biography
Dr. Hardeep Kumar Bhupal went to School in West London, he graduated from The University of The West Indies in 2003. He has gained the following qualifications by examination: M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), M.R.C.G.P. (Membership of The Royal College of General Practitioners), M.R.C.P.(UK). (Membership of The Royal College of Physicians (UK)), D.R.C.O.G. (Diplomate of The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists), D.F.S.R.H. (Diplomate of The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health), M.F.F.L.M. (Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine), P.G.Dip (SEM). (Post-graduate Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine). He is currently a General Practitioner in Buckinghamshire and at The Harley Street Clinic in London, providing NHS and non-NHS medical services. He has also been involved in the commissioning of medical services. He is the Associate Clinical Director of Urgent Care at Chiltern and Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group. In addition he is a Forensic Physician and works with Northamptonshire Police Force and the Serenity Sexual Assault and Referral Centre in Northamptonshire. He is an examiner for the Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine. He also has a specialist interest in Sports & Exercise Medicine and in the past has worked with medical teams at premiership football clubs and private sports clinics. In 2014 he was a member of the medical team providing medical cover to elite athletes at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He also works as an out of hours G.P. and in urgent care. He is actively involved in G.P. registrar and Junior Doctor training and is a G.P. appraiser in London. He currently lives in Hertfordshire, England.
