Case Study:
Whose duty is it to protect children, the poor, and victims of domestic abuse? According to the "no duty to protect" rule, it is not the government's legal duty. Reflect on your reading from this week. Think about how the "no duty to protect" rule affects vulnerable groups in particular and how it affects what a public health professional can do for these individuals.
Review the DeShaney, Webster, and Castle Rock Supreme Court cases. Consider what could have been done to protect these individuals and why they weren't protected.
Q1. Explain the Supreme Court's position regarding the duties and responsibilities of health agencies to protect the public's health and safety.
Q2. Based on your understanding of the Supreme Court's views, critique the court's position from a legal, ethical, and public health perspective.
References:
Gostin, L. O. (2008). Public health law in the constitutional design. Public health law: Power, duty, restraint (2nd ed.) (pp 87-110). Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
NB. Textbook can be found on google book by pasting on google page "Public health law in the constitutional design. Public health law: Power, duty, restraint (2nd)"
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.