Highlights
The United States divides legal powers between the state and federal governments.
Medical care is regulated by both federal and state laws.
State laws on medical care vary greatly and are sometimes contradictory between states.
Health care practitioners must know the laws of the states where they practice.
Introduction
Federalism
Checks And Balances
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
State Versus Federal Powers
Regulation of Commerce
The Police Power
Federal Preemption
Limits to Federal Power
The State Court System
The Adversarial System
The Role Of Judges
The Importance of Precedent
Weaknesses in the Common Law Process
The Litigation Bias
Private Alternatives To The Courts-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
ADR Techniques
Implementing ADR
References
Suggested Readings
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