Public health and safety law Books

The History Of The Cases Of Controverted Elections V3: Which Were Tried And Determined During The First And Second Sessions (1777) is a historical book written by Sylvester Douglas Glenbervie. The book covers the cases of controversial elections that...

Interest in NFIB v. Sebelius has been extraordinarily high, from as soon as the legislation was passed, through lower court rulings, the Supreme Court's grant of certiorari, and the decision itself, both for its substantive holdings and the purported...

There are four core themes developed in Patient-Centred Health Care which deal with critical issues, models, theories and frameworks (both theoretical and empirical) that expound understandings of patient centred care and the processes, practices and...

This book reviews the efficacy of Global Health Law, assessing why its legal framework based on the International Health Regulations did not represent a valid tool in the containment of modern global pandemics such as COVID-19.

This book is a contribution to the nascent discourse on global health and biomedical research ethics involving Muslim populations and Islamic contexts. It presents a rich sociological account about the ways in which debates and questions involving Islam...

"Serving Those Who Served" is an invaluable guidebook dedicated to the vast array of benefits and resources available to American veterans and their families. With an emphasis on aiding those who have dedicated themselves to their nation, the book...

This book encompasses two inter-related disciplines of health law and medical ethics applicable to Singapore. Apart from Singapore legal materials, it draws upon relevant case precedents and statutory developments from other common law countries and...

Since the 1980s, there has been an alarming increase in theprevalence of obesity in virtually every country in the world. As obesityis known to lead to both chronic and severe medical problems, itimposes a cost not only on affected individuals and their...

This book examines the role of law and policy in addressing the public health crisis of COVID-19 and offers reforms that could improve pandemic preparedness for future outbreaks. Focusing on a number of countries most expected to provide agility and...

Explore the history of healthcare in America with this fascinating government document from the United States Marine-Hospital Service. Filled with insights and commentary, this book offers a unique glimpse into the early days of medical regulation in the...

The Mental Health Act 1983 is an Act that saves lives. But in order to do that, it gives the state powers to take control of people in a way that most of us would think should be reserved for those who commit the most serious of crimes. The deprivation...

En este libro la Dra. Georgina Chan Perdomo y su hija Melisa Perdomo Roy exploran lo que el mundo científico recomienda para prevenir las causas principales de muerte en el nacimiento de este milenio:Infartos Cardiacos, Infartos Cerebrales., SIDA/VIH,...

This book shows how the legal systems of individual European countries protect patient autonomy. In particular, it explains the role of criminal law, that is, what criminal law protection of patient autonomy looks like on a European scale in both legal...

A vital resource for public health professionals, this guide offers detailed explanations of the Public Health Act 1875 and other related legislation. With practical advice and clear examples, the book serves as an indispensable reference for those...

Der Band enthält die Berichte und Diskussionen auf der Tagung der Vereinigung der Deutschen Staatsrechtslehrer inFreiburg i.Br.vom 3. bis 6. Oktober 2007.

Thirty years ago, English jurist Patrick Devlin wrote: "Is it not a pleasant tribute to the medical profession that by and large it has been able to manage its relations with its patients ... without the aid of lawyers and law makers". Medical...

This book examines the potential for regionalization of intellectual property law and policy as a means of improving pharmaceutical access for least developed countries. It takes the East African Community as a case study of developing and least...

Este tomo clásico de Francisco Paula de Vigil contiene la regulación de la vacunación en las Islas Filipinas, incluyendo estatutos, normas, formularios y una selección completa y revisada de la legislación en esta área. Considerado como un recurso...

The controversial topic of the technology of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis, and the muddled approach to this subject adopted by the UK Parliament, is explored in detail in this volume. The author takes the viewpoint that the HFEA has taken...

Challenging the dominant account of medical law as normatively and conceptually subordinate to medical or bioethics, this book provides an innovative account of medical law as a rhetorical practice. The aspiration to provide a firm grounding for medical...

Due to new developments in prenatal testing and therapy the fetus is increasingly visible, examinable and treatable in prenatal care. Accordingly, physicians tend to perceive the fetus as a patient and understand themselves as having certain professional...

This book explores the scope, application and role of medical law, regulatory norms and ethics, and addresses key challenges introduced by contemporary advances in biomedical research and healthcare. While mindful of national developments, the handbook...

Governments have begun to act as if your body belongs to them. They have become a parent, telling child-like citizens how to behave: instructing, forbidding, taxing and berating citizens about their personal choices.On public health - There is no...

The Law and Economics of Public Health synthesizes the empirical research findings on the relationship between law and the public's health that are found scattered in different literature ranging from economic journals to medical journals, journals on...

"Analogy From The Author""I was, a "normal average, separated single working mother" trying to raise my "children" in a less than perfect world. "I was, separated, and moving on with "my life" to build a future for "my children" after "I left, my husband...

This book provides detailed analysis of the applicability of the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights to issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the European Court of Human Rights should be cautious of finding breaches in...

This is a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing quarantine and public health in the city of New York. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a government official, or just a concerned citizen, this book is an essential resource for...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the law relating to vaccination, including the acts, circulars, orders, and regulations issued by authorities. It offers insight into the history of vaccination and its legal implications, as well as...

A comprehensive guide to the legal issues surrounding public health and local government in late 19th-century Britain. This work covers topics such as disease control, sanitary reform, and the management of public institutions.This work has been selected...

Published in 1915, this book provides a detailed overview of U.S. laws and regulations surrounding the production and sale of opium and coca leaves. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of drug prohibition.This work has been selected by...