Synopses & Reviews
Explores the various impacts of measures of EU law on national health law and policy.
Synopsis
This is an accessible but thought-provoking introduction to labour law. It is suitable for those coming to the subject for the first time, and it will also be of interest to more advanced students, including postgraduates, who need to think about the subjectâs broader themes.
Synopsis
How does the law of the EU affect health law and policy? At first sight, it seems limited. However, despite its restricted formal competence, the EU has become increasingly involved in the health field. This book explores the impacts of measures of EU law on national health law and policy.
About the Author
Tamara K. Hervey is Professor of Law at the University of Nottingham and is the author of a number of books and journal articles on European social law. Her current research is on EU health law.Jean McHale is Professor of Law at the University of Leicester. She has written previous books and journals articles in the areas of health care law, health care ethics and policy. She is a member of the Interim Ethics and Advisory Group of UK Biobank. She is currently a member of an ESRC funded research project.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Historical, legal and institutional contexts; 3. Community competence in the field of health; 4. Access to health care services; 5. Data protection and health information policy; 6. Regulation of health care professionals; 7. The regulation of clinical research; 8. Regulating pharmaceuticals: risk, choice and compensation; 9. Public Health law; 10. Conclusions and future prospects.