Health Law As Private Law: Pathology or Pathway

Description

Health Law As Private Law: Pathology or Pathway challenges conventional approaches to health law by investigating whether private law frameworks offer viable pathways for reform or represent a fundamental misunderstanding of health regulation.

The distinguished team of authors, led by I. Glenn Cohen, presents a comprehensive analysis of how private law principles could reshape healthcare regulation, medical malpractice, patient rights, and institutional accountability. The book examines both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of private law approaches, considering whether this perspective addresses existing pathologies in health law or introduces new problems.

Through rigorous scholarly examination, the authors explore topics including contractual relationships in healthcare, tort liability, regulatory frameworks, and the role of individual rights versus collective welfare. This work is essential for legal scholars, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding alternative approaches to health law reform and modernizing regulatory structures.