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| Human rights and healthcare : changing the culture | | Author(s) | J Morris |
| Journal title | Age and Ageing, vol 39, no 5, September 2010 |
| Pages | pp 525-527 |
| Source | http://www.ageing.oxfordjournals.org http://www.bgs.org.uk doi: 10.1093/ageing/afq094 |
| Annotation | Despite the introduction of the Human Rights Act in 1998, there has been a relative failure to use the Act to improve care for older people. All older adults receiving health or social care should assume that they will be treated with dignity, respect, humanity and compassion. It should not be forgotten that Human Rights belong to everyone, and they cannot be taken away. Unfortunately, so often, admission to a hospital or a move to a care home can lead to the loss of Human Rights, particularly for those suffering from dementia. The media have highlighted their plight. The medical profession, in particular geriatricians, is in an ideal position to provide leadership to promote a better understanding of their importance and the need to protect an individual's rights both in hospital and in care homes. The Human Rights Act makes it unlawful for any public body to act in a way, which is incompatible with the convention. Public authorities such as the NHS and local authorities have a duty to respect and protect basic human rights. (KJ). |
| Accession Number | CPA-101019203 A |
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