Health Laws in India

The relationship between health and law in not new but the relation is multifaceted. Law and health are both subjects with an inherent dynamism. Health and law as a curricular subject of law is a recent addition and is taught in law colleges under many universities. This edited book tries to focus on the intersection between law and health. It is divided into five extensive sections: Concept of Health; Medical Profession, Patient and the Law; Organization of Public Health Care and Medical Jurisprudence; Insurance and Victim Compensation; and Health Legislative Perspective. The book will be helpful to prepare a foundation for understanding and analysis of advanced knowledge in the field of health and its relationship with law. This book will also be helpful for the teachers, students, researchers, lawyers, judges, law firms, medical professionals, academics, libraries, law universities and anyone interested in the subject.

Caesar Roy has passed LL.B from Calcutta University and completed LL.M in Criminal Law. He has been awarded a Ph.D (Law) from the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. He has also completed PG Diploma in Criminology and Forensic Science. Besides, he also successfully completed various Certificate Courses in Criminal Law. He now serves as Assistant Professor of Law at Midnapore Law College, West Bengal. Before joining he has practiced as an Advocate for three years. He has teaching experience for more than 8 years. He has also participated in various seminars, conferences and symposiums and also published several articles and writings in various national and international journals and edited books. The author is the member of various professional and learned bodies and societies.

1. Concept of Health 2. Medical Profession, Patient and the Law 3. Organization of Public Health Care and Medical Jurisprudence 4. Insurance and Victim Compensation 5. Health Legislative Perspective