Introduction to Public Health Law 101

APHA Scientific Session and Event Listing

Edward P. Richards III, JD, MPH, LSU School of Law, Herbert Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, 225-578-7575, richards@lsu.edu

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective

• Recognize the critical role law plays in protecting the public’s health;
• Appreciate new and differing perspectives on critical issues at the intersection of public health and law;
• Apply scientific information about the impact of law to public health policies and practice; and
• Form partnerships to shape and use legal tools for improved public health.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Any relevant financial relationships? No