Feminist Judgments: Health Law Rewritten

This book offers a feminist rewriting of key judicial opinions in health law, providing a different perspective on the field and highlighting the impact of gender stereotypes, individualism, and the public-private divide on health care decisions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive volume presents an alternative narrative of health law by reinterpreting pivotal judicial decisions through a feminist lens. Each chapter features a rewritten opinion crafted by a renowned scholar, solely relying on existing court precedents and scientific knowledge accessible at the time of the original ruling. Accompanied by insightful commentary from an expert, the chapter contextualizes the case within its historical context and explores how a feminist perspective might have influenced subsequent developments. The book serves as a valuable guide to the intricate landscape of health law, unveiling the pervasive influence of paternalism, individualism, gender stereotypes, and tensions between public and private sectors. It delves into critical topics such as informed consent, medical and nursing malpractice, professional relationships, end-of-life care, reproductive health, biomedical research, ownership of human tissues and cells, religious directives, health care discrimination, long-term care, private health insurance, Medicaid coverage, the Affordable Care Act, and numerous other critical aspects. By offering a feminist perspective, this volume sheds light on the potential for transformative change in the field of health law, promoting a more equitable and inclusive approach to healthcare.

ISBN-13: 9781108816922