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This comprehensive legal text provides a detailed examination of the emerging field of medical jurisprudence in the late 19th century. Elwell offers a meticulous analysis of the legal and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice, medical evidence, and insanity and provides a thorough guide for practitioners and scholars in this burgeoning field. Drawing on a wide range of case studies and legal precedents, Elwell offers a detailed and authoritative account of the key debates and controversies in medical jurisprudence.
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