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About the right to be ill.

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  • 1Department of History and Philosophy of Medical Science, Medical University of Gdansk, ul. M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 3a, 80-210, Gdańsk, Poland. halasz@gumed.edu.pl.

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The right to be ill, proposed by Tadeusz Kielanowski, complements the right to health by protecting individuals with diseases or disabilities. This principle is crucial for preventing discrimination and intolerance in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Human Rights
  • Social Medicine

Background:

  • The concept of the 'right to be ill' was formulated by Polish physician and humanist Tadeusz Kielanowski.
  • A one-sided focus on the 'right to health' can lead to intolerance and discrimination against those with illnesses or disabilities.
  • Kielanowski's principle aimed to supplement the right to health, offering protection for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the dangers recognized by Kielanowski and the novelty of his 'right to be ill' concept.
  • To elucidate the meaning and substantiation of the 'right to be ill'.
  • To examine the relevance of the 'right to be ill' in contemporary medical ethics and culture.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of Tadeusz Kielanowski's work.
  • Ethical and philosophical examination of the 'right to be ill'.
  • Contextualization within human rights discourse and social phenomena related to medicine.

Main Results:

  • Kielanowski identified specific dangers arising from an unbalanced focus on health.
  • The 'right to be ill' offers a framework for protecting individuals facing discrimination.
  • The concept remains relevant for analyzing current issues in medical ethics and culture.

Conclusions:

  • The 'right to be ill' is a vital ethical principle that complements the 'right to health'.
  • This principle is essential for fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.
  • Re-evaluating the 'right to be ill' is crucial for addressing contemporary challenges in medicine and society.