Dreptul la sănătate al persoanelor vârstnice aflate în îngrijirea pe termen lung
The right to health of older persons in long-term care

Summary/Abstract: The right to health is closely linked and dependent on the exertion of other human rights, both civil and political, as well as economic, social and cultural. With reference to the typology of the obligations that states have in realizing the right to health (to respect, protect and fulfill this right), particular features of specific groups such as the elderly should be considered. It is important that an integrated care model combines elements of preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care at national level. In this respect, older persons should also have access, where appropriate, to professional age-specific services. At the same time, the process of providing health care to older persons in care centres should not violate their other rights. Medication and medical care must be seen not only as elements to prolong life but also to improve its quality.

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