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[Paediatrics in light of the Convention on the Rights of the Child]

Christoph Klein1

  • 1Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital - Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik der LMU, München.

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|October 17, 2017
PubMed

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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child ensures children's health rights and best interests in German law. This analysis reviews its implementation and challenges in pediatric medicine.

Area of Science:

  • Child Rights Law
  • Pediatric Health Policy
  • International Human Rights

Background:

  • The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is international law.
  • It is also a legally binding framework in German federal law.
  • The CRC establishes the right to the highest attainable standard of health for children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize fundamental aspects of the CRC.
  • To discuss the monitoring of its implementation.
  • To analyze current challenges in German pediatric medicine in light of the CRC.

Main Methods:

  • Legal framework analysis of the CRC in Germany.
  • Review of monitoring mechanisms for child rights.
  • Discussion of pediatric medicine challenges through the lens of the CRC.

Main Results:

  • The CRC provides comprehensive rights and legally binding health standards for children in Germany.
  • Implementation monitoring is crucial for ensuring these rights.
  • Several challenges exist in applying the CRC's principles within German pediatric practice.

Conclusions:

  • The CRC is a vital legal instrument for children's health in Germany.
  • Effective monitoring and addressing pediatric challenges are essential for full CRC implementation.
  • Upholding the best interests of the child is paramount in all health-related actions.

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