Philosophical Foundations of Medical Law

Abstract In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the philosophical foundations of medical law. With advances in personalized medicine, the nature of the doctor–patient relationship is being challenged. Patients can now simultaneously be consumers, and this raises interesting questions for the law. Meanwhile, the regulation of emerging technologies is another area worthy of further scrutiny. And in the context of global pandemics, we also face new challenges. This volume brings together leading philosophers, legal theorists, and medical specialists to debate the philosophical foundations of this area of law.