Learning objectives
The teaching aims to provide the conceptual basis for understanding, analysing and interpreting the European Union legal order with specific reference to the topic of health protection. After a brief overview of the EU institutional framework as well as its sources, the teaching will be essentially focused on EU health competences, the free movement of health professionals, the cross-border patients’ mobility and the EU role in the management of the Covid19 pandemic.
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
The institutional framework and the sources of EU law. The mutual recognition of health qualifications and Directive 2005/36. Cross-border patients’ mobility and Directive 2011/24. The EU response to the Covid19 pandemic.
Full programme
1. The institutional framework and the sources of EU law.
2. The mutual recognition of health qualifications and Directive 2005/36.
3. Cross-border patients’ mobility and Directive 2011/24.
4. The EU response to the Covid19 pandemic.
Bibliography
Teaching materials will be distributed through the Elly platform.
Teaching methods
Taught classes are devoted to illustrating the fundamental notions of the EU legal order as stemming from the founding Treaties, from secondary law and from the case law of the Court of Justice. The interaction between the lecturer and the students is promoted though discussions and the joint analyses of practical cases, in order to favour a constructive dialogue informed to the respect of the appropriate technical terminology.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral assessment. The oral exam consists of two questions, aimed at: a) verifying the knowledge of basic notions; b) the ability to link basic notions with the specific aspects of the subject matter at stake.
Other information
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
8, 10, 16
