The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 12c
Paragraphe
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.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Type de document
General Comment / Recommendation
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personnes concernées
Ethnic minorities
Année
2000
Type de paragraphe
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 14, The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) (2000), para. 12c.