Doping, Doctors and Athletes: The Evolving Legal Paradigm / John O’Leary, Rodney Wood. - (International Sports Law Journal (2006) 3-4 : p. 62-66)
Content:
- The Development of Anti-Doping Policy and the importance of good health
- The Athlete/Governing Body Nexus
- The Athlete/Doctor Nexus
- Consent
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Professional Misconduct
- Confidentiality
- Conclusion
The object of this article is to explore the relationships that exist in the area of anti-doping and health. Its aim is to map out the tensions, obligations and responsibilities that exist between the actors and identify the possible focal points for future legal conflict.
The principle conclusion of this article is that is that the likely consequence of this philosophical re-alignment is that the legal focus will shift from the athlete/governing body relationship to the
athlete/physician relationship which necessitates a re-evaluation of the crucial legal issues.
