The realization of the right to health of older persons 2011, para. 71j
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[The Special Rapporteur recommends:] Developing and implementing mechanisms to protect the rights of older persons if/when they are deemed incapable of providing informed consent to any treatment and/or other medical intervention due to injury, disease or chronic conditions such as dementia.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
Older persons
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/18/37, para. 71j.