The realization of the right to health of older persons 2011, para. 71j
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
[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.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Personnes concernées
Older persons
Année
2011
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/18/37, para. 71j.