European Union Health Law

Themes and Implications

Jean V McHale author Tamara K Hervey author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:12th Nov '15

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European Union Health Law cover

The first holistic and thematic study of EU health law, and its implications, through its own internal logics.

Explains the interactions and implications of EU health law through thematic analysis of key substantive areas, such as the regulation of health research, access of patients to high quality care, health care professional regulation, organisation and funding of health care services, and public health.A contextual analysis of the internal logics of EU health law through four themes: consumerism; (human) rights; interactions between equality, solidarity and competition; and risk. Leading authors in the emergent field explain the interactions and implications of EU health law through thematic reinterpretation of the law in context in key substantive areas, such as the regulation of health research, access of patients to high quality care, health care professional regulation, organisation and funding of health care services, and public health. This book offers a fresh perspective and thorough understanding of EU health law through individual and collective or systemic perspectives, and covers health law both within the EU and globally. Essential reading for anyone interested in health law in any EU Member State or in global health law.

ISBN: 9781107010499

Dimensions: 262mm x 185mm x 45mm

Weight: 1560g

748 pages