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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Advancing palliative care as a human right.

Liz Gwyther¹, Frank Brennan, Richard Harding

¹School of Public Health & Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. liz@hpca.co.za

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

|September 29, 2009

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Palliative care is recognized as an international human right, yet access remains a significant global concern. This article explores strategies to advance palliative care development worldwide using a human rights framework.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Global Health
Human Rights Law
Palliative Care Medicine

Background:

Palliative care aligns with human rights principles like dignity, universality, and nondiscrimination.
Despite its proven effectiveness, access to palliative care is critically lacking worldwide.
Palliative care is increasingly viewed as a public health issue due to its universal relevance.

Purpose of the Study:

To assert palliative care as an international human right.
To address the disparity between palliative care's recognized value and its limited provision.
To explore practical strategies for advancing global palliative care development within a human rights framework.

Main Methods:

Analysis of international human rights covenants, specifically the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and General Comment 14.
Review of recent advocacy activities in palliative care.
Exploration of practical strategies for the palliative care community.

Main Results:

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights mandates states to ensure access to palliative care services.
General Comment 14 outlines "core obligations" for healthcare provision, including palliative care, which governments must prioritize.
Governments cannot solely use resource limitations to justify inadequate palliative care provision.

Conclusions:

Palliative care is a fundamental human right that requires progressive realization by all nations.
The palliative care community must leverage human rights frameworks to advocate for improved access and development.
Strategic advocacy and practical implementation are essential to overcome barriers and ensure equitable palliative care globally.