EU Health Law and Policy: The Expansion of EU Power in Public Health and Health Care – eBook

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EU Health Law and Policy (PDF) provides a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between expanding European Union powers and their implications for public health and healthcare law. Through insightful case studies, this ebook delves into the mechanisms of how legal frameworks and strategic policies related to human health are adopted. Who are the key institutional players involved, and how do these developments shape fundamental rights?

As the EU’s influence grows, its role in addressing public health issues—ranging from the necessary containment and response strategies for swine flu to individual healthcare access across borders for essential procedures—has become increasingly significant. EU health law and policy intertwine with fundamental rights, bioethics, and core values, resulting in substantial impacts on individuals’ lives. Furthermore, this domain extends into economic regulation and the intricacies of social and state arrangements. The ongoing evolution of EU involvement in human health law and policy continues to spark debate, particularly concerning its effects on fundamental rights enshrined in national legal frameworks.

Reviews

“In any circumstances, this ebook stands out as one of the most insightful contributions to the discussions surrounding European Union health policy and law, marking it as a pivotal resource in the research realms of law and society as well as the broader European Union landscape. Given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, its importance is even more pronounced, making this scholarship a crucial asset for all interested parties.” — Scott L. Greer, University of Michigan, Journal of Health Politics and Law

“Originating from de Ruijter’s Ph.D. thesis at the University of Amsterdam, EU Health Law and Policy: The Expansion of EU Power in Public Health and Health Care is an exquisitely researched ebook that adeptly combines a thorough marshaling of existing literature with firsthand qualitative data from civil servants engaged in EU health policy development. This approach not only enriches the doctrinal legal analysis but also provides a nuanced understanding of her findings. EU Health Law & Policy is an exceptionally crafted monograph that deserves a broad readership.” — Edward Dove, University of Edinburgh, SCRIPTed

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