A global agenda for dignity and health: a personal opinion
Dignity is central to good-quality health delivery. Every encounter—whether at home, in education, at work, or in health settings—has the potential to be a positive dignity encounter. Dignity is rooted in cultural context and based on values that include holiness, freedom, responsibility,...
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| Language: | English |
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Academia.edu Journals
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Academia Mental Health & Well-Being |
| Online Access: | https://www.academia.edu/124561392/A_global_agenda_for_dignity_and_health_a_personal_opinion |
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| Summary: | Dignity is central to good-quality health delivery. Every encounter—whether at home, in education, at work, or in health settings—has the potential to be a positive dignity encounter. Dignity is rooted in cultural context and based on values that include holiness, freedom, responsibility, duty, and serving others. It comes from a caring community. We need to work in collaboration with citizens, government, and other organizations to ensure that the conditions and support are in place to make this happen. There is a need to deliver evidence-based care that incorporates human experience in guideline development, rooted in dignity for all citizens. This commentary is based on my own personal experience in the field and provides a basis for a future special issue to continue the discourse on dignity. |
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| ISSN: | 2997-9196 |