Women and health 1999, para. 12d

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[States parties should report on their understanding of how policies and measures on health care address the health rights of women from the perspective of women's needs and interests and how it addresses distinctive features and factors that differ for women in comparison to men, such as:] While lack of respect for the confidentiality of patients will affect both men and women, it may deter women from seeking advice and treatment and thereby adversely affect their health and well-being. Women will be less willing, for that reason, to seek medical care for diseases of the genital tract, for contraception or for incomplete abortion and in cases where they have suffered sexual or physical violence.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Health
Person(s) affected
  • Men
  • Women
Year
1999
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 24, Women and health (1999), para. 12d.
Paragraph number
12d