Gostin's timely book offers the first systematic definition and theory of public health law.
Basing his definition on a broad notion of the government's inherent responsibility to …

Many state courts rely on federal standards of review in their state constitutional
decisionmaking without considering whether the institutional concerns that justify the federal …

Expert authors present an up-to-date overview of health law as it affects the professionals,
institutions, and entities that deliver and finance health care in the United States. Considers …

Public health is typically regarded as a scientific pursuit, and, undoubtedly, our
understanding of the etiology and response to disease is heavily influenced by scientific …

The notion of legal" positive rights" to government assistance has recurred throughout recent
history and currently seems to be gaining popularity. Supporters urge that the US …

Health policy in the United States has been shaped by the political, socioeconomic, and
ideological environment, with important roles played by public and private actors, as well as …

The resurgence of tuberculosis confronts policy-makers with difficult legal and ethical
questions about the proper use of state power and resources to protect public health. This …

Law plays a crucial role in protecting the health of populations. Whether the public health
threat is bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, obesity, or lung cancer, law is an essential tool for …

Emergencies are exceptions to the rule. Laws that respond to emergencies can create
exceptions to rules that protect human rights. In long lasting emergencies, these exceptions …

In 1958, in a mostly forgotten case, the Fifth Circuit sweepingly pronounced that under the
Fourteenth Amendment," the State cannot deny to any individual the right to exercise a …