title: Judicial activism in the Argentine health system: recent trends.
abstract: This article explores judicial activism in Argentina as it relates to health, as evidenced by courts' willingness to address health issues and to monitor public policies. It examines the strategic use of the courts to channel claims against the government or companies providing health care services both by organizations devoted to litigation in the public interest and by individuals. In addition, the article looks closely at conflicts that have been adjudicated in the courts and various court responses. Special focus is given to the possible effects of certain court decisions on the Argentine health system following its reform during the 1990s, which included transfer and decentralization of functions and services.
authors.affiliation: Universidad de Buenos Aires, Washington College of Law, American University, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Victor
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Abramovich
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pautassi
mesh_terms: D001118:Argentina; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D011203:Poverty; D012962:Sociology, Medical; D013222:State Medicine / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence