Medical law and legislation encompass a broad range of legal concerns tied to healthcare. Whether you’re a legal professional, healthcare provider, or simply interested in how laws shape medical practices, the following top 10 books on medical law and legislation offer valuable insights. These books cover everything from ethical dilemmas to detailed legal frameworks. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge or enhance your practice, this list has you covered.
Author: Katherine Lyons
Katherine Lyons is a seasoned healthcare lawyer with over 12 years of experience in medical malpractice and regulatory compliance. She brings a keen understanding of medical law and its practical applications to her readers.
10. Raising Lazarus: Hope, Justice, and the Future of America’s Overdose Crisis
Author: Beth Macy
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5 – 162 ratings)
Beth Macy’s work delves into America’s opioid crisis and the legal and healthcare systems’ responses. This book explores the intricate relationship between public health, medical law, and justice, particularly in cases of overdose.
Why You’ll Love It:
This book combines legal insights with real-life narratives, providing a comprehensive look into medical law’s role in public health crises.
Fun Fact:
Beth Macy’s earlier book, Dopesick, was adapted into a TV series, further raising awareness about the opioid epidemic.
9. A Disturbing Injustice: The True Story of a Small Town Doctor and His Battle Against an Unjust Legal System
Author: Dr. Scott Geise
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5 – 26 ratings)
Dr. Geise presents a compelling narrative about his legal battle as a small-town doctor. This book highlights the intersections of medical practice and the justice system, offering readers a closer look at the personal toll of legal challenges in healthcare.
Why We Chose It:
It’s a fascinating account that provides both a human and legal perspective on the challenges faced by healthcare providers within the legal system.
Fun Fact:
Dr. Geise continues to practice medicine despite the long legal battle detailed in this book.
8. How to Win Your Personal Injury Claim
Author: Joseph Matthews
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5 – 146 ratings)
This book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and navigating personal injury claims, essential for both healthcare professionals and legal experts. It covers the legal aspects of medical injuries, offering step-by-step guidance.
Why You’ll Love It:
Its detailed approach to personal injury law, particularly in the medical field, makes it a must-have for anyone dealing with medical malpractice or injury claims.
Fun Fact:
Joseph Matthews is a practicing attorney with over 30 years of experience in personal injury law.
7. The Law of Healthcare Administration, Tenth Edition
Author: Sallie Thieme Sanford JD
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5 – 4 ratings)
Sallie Thieme Sanford’s work offers a thorough exploration of healthcare administration law. This edition covers the latest changes in regulations, making it indispensable for healthcare administrators and legal professionals working within healthcare systems.
Why We Chose It:
Its up-to-date information on healthcare laws and regulations makes this book a critical resource for anyone involved in healthcare management.
Fun Fact:
This book is used as a reference in many healthcare law courses across the U.S.
6. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 20th Edition
Author: Columbia Law Review
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5 – 974 ratings)
The Bluebook is the definitive guide for legal citation in the U.S. and an essential tool for any legal professional working in medical law and legislation. Accurate citation is key in legal documentation, and this book provides all the guidelines needed.
Why You’ll Love It:
Its comprehensive coverage of citation styles makes it an invaluable resource for anyone drafting legal documents.
Fun Fact:
The Bluebook is used by most U.S. law schools and legal professionals, making it a cornerstone in legal practice.
5. Who Says You’re Dead?: Medical and Ethical Dilemmas for the Curious and Concerned
Author: Jacob M. Appel MD
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.5/5 – 194 ratings)
This book presents a series of thought-provoking medical and ethical dilemmas, making it an engaging read for legal professionals and healthcare providers alike. It covers cases that blur the line between medical and legal decision-making.
Why We Chose It:
Its unique format offers an engaging way to understand the ethical issues central to medical law and legislation.
Fun Fact:
Jacob Appel is both a physician and attorney, bringing dual expertise to his analysis of medical ethics.
4. Milstead’s Health Policy and Politics: A Nurse’s Guide
Author: Nancy M. Short
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5 – 63 ratings)
This guide is essential for nurses and healthcare professionals interested in the intersection of policy, politics, and law. It provides practical advice on navigating healthcare policies and the legal framework around them.
Why You’ll Love It:
It offers practical insights that bridge the gap between healthcare and law, making it ideal for professionals dealing with regulatory and policy issues.
Fun Fact:
This book is widely used in nursing schools and healthcare policy programs across the U.S.
3. CPC Exam Study Guide 2024-2025: Be Prepared to Excel! Tests | Q&A | Medical Billing and Coding | Extra Content
Author: Rory George
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5 – 95 ratings)
This study guide is designed to help aspiring medical coders and billers excel in the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. It’s packed with tests, Q&A, and legal guidelines, making it an essential resource for those entering the medical law field.
Why We Chose It:
Its focus on legal guidelines in medical billing makes it a critical tool for those preparing for exams or working in healthcare administration.
Fun Fact:
Rory George has helped thousands of students pass the CPC exam with this guide.
2. Medical Billing and Coding Mastery in 4 Months: The All-Inclusive Guide for Aspiring Professionals with Interactive Training
Author: Publishing Help
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.3/5 – 44 ratings)
This guide offers a fast-track approach to mastering medical billing and coding, with a focus on the legal aspects of the profession. It provides interactive training and job-hunting tactics, making it ideal for those looking to enter the field quickly.
Why You’ll Love It:
Its practical approach to training ensures readers are equipped to handle both the technical and legal sides of medical billing and coding.
Fun Fact:
Many users of this guide have reported landing jobs within just months of completing it.
1. Medical Billing and Coding 2024-2025: Learn and Excel! Audio | Legal Guidelines | Q&A | CPC Study Guide | Extra Content
Author: Rory George
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5 – 79 ratings)
At the top of our list is this comprehensive guide, covering everything from legal guidelines to coding techniques. It’s an essential resource for those preparing for the CPC exam or looking to deepen their understanding of medical law and billing.
Why We Chose It:
Its detailed focus on legal guidelines and its CPC study guide make it a standout choice for professionals and students alike.
Fun Fact:
This guide includes audio content, allowing users to study on the go.
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