Focus and Scope
Immortalis Journal of Health Law and Ethics is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the exploration of the complex intersections between legal frameworks, healthcare practices, and moral philosophy. The journal serves as a global forum for academics, legal practitioners, medical professionals, and bioethicists to disseminate high-quality research that addresses contemporary challenges in the health sector.
The journal prioritizes submissions that offer rigorous analysis, innovative perspectives, and practical solutions to legal and ethical dilemmas. The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:
- Medical Law and Health Litigation
- Legal liability of healthcare providers and medical institutions.
- Medical dispute resolution mechanisms, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
- Patient rights and the legal protection of medical personnel.
- Legal analysis of medical negligence and corporate liability in healthcare.
- Bioethics and Professional Ethics
- Ethical dimensions of clinical decision-making and patient care.
- Implementation and evolution of professional codes of conduct.
- Ethical oversight in human subject research and clinical trials.
- Moral considerations in end-of-life care, palliative care, and euthanasia.
- Public Health Law and Policy
- Regulatory analysis of national and global health insurance systems.
- Legal frameworks for pandemic preparedness and public health emergencies.
- The intersection of human rights and universal access to healthcare.
- Environmental health regulations and food safety laws.
- Health Technology and Digital Transformation
- Legal and ethical implications of Telemedicine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostics.
- Data privacy, cybersecurity, and the management of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Regulation of biotechnology, genomics, and advanced reproductive technologies.
- Specialized Legal Protections
- Legal frameworks for the protection of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities.
- The role of Interprofessional Care Management (IPCM) in mitigating legal risks.
- Comparative health law studies and international health regulations (IHR).