Many problems, many subfields – a compendium for the entire medical law. The handbook comprehensively explains the current legal issues in medical law and presents all topics relevant to practitioners. The new edition adjusts its focus accordingly and creates new space for current top topics. New in the 4th edition: A new chapter on the current topic of telemedicine. The Strengthening Healthcare Provision Act and its numerous changes in 2016. An independent section on the issues of transplantation and organ donation. The fight against corruption in the medical field is presented in light of the new anti-corruption law. Contents include: Liability law for doctors and hospitals, hospital law, treatment contracts, dental law, labor law, advance directives, expert evidence, and medical assessments.