Call for Chapters | Book on Health Law by Career College of Law, Bhopal: Submit by May 25

About the Organisation

Career College of Law, Bhopal, affiliated with Barkatullah University, has a 55-year legacy of excellence in legal education. It is a part of the renowned Career Group of Institutions and is committed to nurturing legal minds through academic brilliance and practical exposure.

About the Journal / Book

This is a Call for Chapters for an edited book titled: “Health Law: Balancing Medicine, Ethics and Policy”

The book aims to provide interdisciplinary insights into the legal, ethical, and policy challenges in healthcare.

About Call for Chapters

Career College of Law invites submissions for book chapters on various aspects of health law. Scholars, students, and professionals across fields are encouraged to contribute original, well-researched chapters focusing on intersections between health, ethics, policy, and law.

Eligibility

Submissions are invited from:

• Students
• Research scholars
• Academicians
• Practitioners
• Activists
• Policymakers

Theme

Main Theme: Health Law: Balancing Medicine, Ethics and Policy

Recommended (but not exhaustive) sub-themes include:

1. Balancing Autonomy and Authority: Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Decision-Making
2. Informed Consent: Legal and Ethical Perspectives in Modern Medicine
3. The Right to Die: Euthanasia, Physician-Assisted Suicide, and Legal Boundaries
4. Universal Healthcare in Law and Policy: Bridging Inequality in Access
5. Healthcare Access as a Human Right: Legal Pathways to Equity
6. Telemedicine and Virtual Care: Legal and Ethical Challenges in the Digital Age
7. The Legal and Ethical Implications of Robotics and Automation in Surgery
8. Pharmaceutical Patents vs. Public Health: Ethical and Legal Debates
9. Cybersecurity and Digital Health Records: A Legal Framework for Protection
10.  Teaching Health Law and Bioethics: Building the Next Generation of Experts
11.  The Role of Law in Shaping Medical Ethics and Practices
12. Addressing Disparities in Healthcare Through Law and Policy
13.  Legal Frameworks for Protecting the Health of Marginalised Communities
14. The Role of Quarantine Laws in Balancing Public Health and Civil Liberties
15.  Global Health Governance: International Legal Frameworks for Disease Control
16.  Pandemics and Public Health Law: Lessons from COVID-19
17.  Vaccination Mandates: Balancing Public Safety and Individual Liberties
18.  Abortion Laws: Ethics and Policy in a Global Context
19.  The Regulation of Surrogacy: Balancing the Interests of all Parties
20. Mental Health Laws: Evolving Policies for Rights-Based Care
21.  Global Pandemics and the Role of International Health Law
22. Cross-Border Healthcare: Legal and Ethical Challenges in Medical Tourism
23.  Medical Negligence and Legal Remedies: Protecting Patient Rights

Submission Categories

• Individual Chapters (Single or Co-authored; max. 2 authors per chapter)

Formatting Guidelines

• Language: English
• Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, Size: 10, Line spacing: 1.0
• Headings:
  • Title: Uppercase, Bold, Size 14
  • Headings: Uppercase, Bold, Size 14
  • Subheadings: Title-case, Bold, Size 12
  • Sub-subheadings: Title-case, Italics, Size 12

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract (250–300 words)
• Chapter Length: 3000–5000 words (inclusive of footnotes, tables, and references)
• Citation Style: APA or Vancouver
• File format: MS Word (.doc or .docx)
• Co-authorship limited to two authors
• Must be original and free from plagiarism (UGC regulations apply)

Submission Deadline

• Last Day for Submission: 25^th May 2025
• Intimation of Acceptance of Chapter: 5^th June 2025

Submission Procedure

• Email your manuscript and abstract to: [email protected]
• Attach proof of payment (Submission Fee: ₹350/- per chapter)
• Accepted chapters will be published in a book with ISBN by a reputed national-level publisher

Contact Information

• Email ID: [email protected]
• Phone Numbers:
  • Mr. Abhimanyu Sharma – 8839945483
  • Ms. Aparna Dwivedi – 8989916963

The official notification is here.