Public attitudes and health law in conflict: somatic vs. mental care, role of next of kin, and the right to refuse treatment and information

Abstract Background Norwegian law and regulations regarding patient autonomy and the use of coercion are in conflict with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Oviedo Convention on several points. A new law concerning the use of coercion in Norwegian health service...

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Main Authors: David Wikstøl, Reidar Pedersen, Morten Magelssen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05990-0