Health Law and the European Union

by Jean V. McHale and Tamara K. Hervey

How does the law of the European Union affect health law and policy? At first sight, it seems limited. However, despite its restricted formal competence, the EU has recently become increasingly involved in the health field. Litigation based on EU law has resulted in a 'right to receive health care services' across national boundaries which may have huge practical implications for national health systems. The EU has promulgated legislation regulating...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521605245
• ISBN13: 9780521605243
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 540 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.2" x 8.9"