Ane Kristine Bendixen

Ane Kristine Bendixen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger. Her work bridges law, public health, and social care, with a focus on legal rights, coercion, and ethical governance in services for vulnerable populations.

Research Interests: Her research centers on health law, human rights, and legal ethics, particularly in the context of substance use and mental health disorders. She investigates how legal frameworks protect (or fail to protect) individuals in municipal housing, health, and care services, with special attention to dual diagnosis and children's rights in healthcare settings. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with public health and social work perspectives.

The trends in her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on Norwegian and Nordic legal systems, emphasizing compliance with human rights standards, limitations in current legislation, and the need for improved legal competencies among health and social professionals. Her work appears in journals and books related to biomedical law, alcohol and drug studies, and clinical legal education.

Scientific Contributions:

• Extensive publications on legal rights in public health and social services
• Contributions to legal education for non-lawyers in health and child welfare fields
• Active participation in Nordic academic conferences on biomedical law and substance use research

Advising and Grants: While no current students or funded projects are listed in the provided text, her scholarly output suggests active engagement in research and knowledge dissemination. She likely contributes to academic mentoring and collaborative research within her department.

Labs and Teams: Though specific labs or research groups are not mentioned, her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams in health law, public health ethics, and social care policy at the University of Stavanger.