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September 2001, Vol 91, No. 9 | American Journal of Public Health 1365-1368
© 2001 American Public Health Association

PUBLIC HEALTH LAW

Public Health Law Reform

Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, LLD (Hon)

The author is with Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, and the Center for Law and the Public's Health, Baltimore, Md, and Washington, DC.

Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Public health law reform is necessary because existing statutes are outdated, contain multiple layers of regulation, and are inconsistent. A model law would define the mission and functions of public health agencies, provide a full range of flexible powers, specify clear criteria and procedures for activities, and provide protections for privacy and against discrimination.

The law reform process provides an opportunity for public health agencies to draw attention to their resource needs and achievements and to form ties with constituency groups and enduring relations with the legislative branch of government. Ultimately, the law should become a catalyst, rather than an impediment, to reinvigorating the public health system.




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