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Enhancing Awareness of Elderly Patients' Rights in Israeli Geriatric Care
Keren Semyonov-Tal1,2, Eldad Davidov3
1The Faculty of Social Work, Ashkelon Academic College, Ashkelon, Israel.
Summary
Government health guidelines in Israeli geriatric hospitals aim to boost staff awareness of patient rights. The study analyzed regulations to identify methods and target groups for enhancing patient rights awareness.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare policy
- Geriatric medicine
- Patient rights advocacy
Background:
- Government health guidelines play a crucial role in shaping healthcare practices.
- Ensuring patient rights awareness is vital in geriatric care settings.
- Existing regulatory frameworks require examination for their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Israeli Ministry of Health regulations concerning geriatric hospitals.
- To investigate how these regulations promote staff awareness of patient rights.
- To identify mechanisms for enhancing patient rights awareness within the Israeli healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Reflexive thematic analysis was employed.
- 147 regulations from the Israeli Ministry of Health (2007-2025) governing geriatric hospitals were analyzed.
- The study focused on the regulatory framework impacting patient rights awareness.
Main Results:
- Three key themes emerged: tools for awareness, prioritized areas for awareness, and key learning groups (patients, families, staff).
- Regulations establish mechanisms intended to increase awareness of medical, legal, and ethical rights.
- The analysis identified specific strategies and target audiences within the regulatory framework.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, multifaceted approach is essential for effective awareness-raising.
- Continuous education and support for healthcare professionals are paramount.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the practical impact of existing mechanisms on patient rights awareness.
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