Respect for vulnerability is a human right: Article 8 of the UNESCO Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights and senior citizens in South Africa
It is untrue that the elderly in South Africa (SA) are probably discriminated against in healthcare as the result of inadequate legislation that does not conform to international standards. The National Health Act recognises vulnerability and gives expression to it. Respect for vulnerability has not...
Main Author: | Riaan Rheeder |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Health and Medical Publishing Group
2016-05-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Bioethics and Law |
Online Access: | http://www.sajbl.org.za/index.php/sajbl/article/download/456/455 |
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