In this article, Abigail-Marie Farrugia examines the role of the Medical Council of Malta (MCM) as a regulatory body responsible for maintaining professional standards among healthcare practitioners. It focuses on the Council’s dual investigative and disciplinary functions, which have raised concerns about impartiality and fairness. Central to the discussion is the case Spiteri Dottor Stephen […]
In this article, Amber Camilleri delves into Maltese medical jurisprudence concerning patient consent, specifically focusing on procedures related to Medically Assisted Procreation. It examines the legal and ethical requirements for obtaining informed consent from prospective parents, highlighting its importance as a cornerstone of medical practice and patient autonomy in Malta. It additionally outlines the rights […]
This article by Kurt Zammit was previously submitted as part of CVL1024 and is being published with the author’s permission.The contribution analyses the legal aspects behind the mens rea and actus reus. It highlights the complexities that low mental capacity and mental illness and cognitive decline pose in order to answer the legal question whether […]
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