The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12c
Párrafo
Paragraph text
[The right to health in all its forms and at all levels contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which will depend on the conditions prevailing in a particular State party:] Acceptability. All health facilities, goods and services must be respectful of medical ethics and culturally appropriate, i.e. respectful of the culture of individuals, minorities, peoples and communities, sensitive to gender and life-cycle requirements, as well as being designed to respect confidentiality and improve the health status of those concerned.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personas afectadas
Ethnic minorities
Año
2000
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 14, The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) (2000), para. 12c.