The textbook presents the central themes of medical criminal law, which has gained significant importance over the past decade. These topics range from the criminal liability related to bodily harm offenses (including issues of proper information and consent) to euthanasia, abortion, the protection of embryos and stem cells, confidentiality, and economic criminal law issues (billing fraud, breach of contract by physicians, corruption in healthcare). The second edition has been thoroughly updated. Review and in-depth questions at the end of each chapter, along with an appendix containing common definitions, allow for independent learning assessment.