A conceptual model of health care law making in central and eastern Europe

Defective law making (processes) is considered as one of the main problems in reforming health care systems in Central and Eastern Europe. To improve this situation, authors propose a theoretical method of law making advocating progressive legislative changes. Reflected by a simplified model such a method integrates the functions of health care law into a general concept of law making. Such a theoretical concept reflects both normative and instrumental qualities and can support the legislature in redefining health care legislation in a more rational manner. Particularly in a state of flux with rapid and profound changes, rational decision-making in law making activity could enhance the success of intended health care reforms.