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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Main Author: Gabriel Ivbijaro
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Language:English
Published: Academia.edu Journals 2024-10-01
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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description 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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spelling doaj-art-018c3f3bcbfc436ba217a3f78909b9ee2025-08-20T02:29:30ZengAcademia.edu JournalsAcademia Mental Health & Well-Being2997-91962024-10-011310.20935/MHealthWellB7361A global agenda for dignity and health: a personal opinionGabriel Ivbijaro0Department of Psychiatry, NOVA Medical School, NOVA University, Lisbon 130 1169-056, Portugal. 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.https://www.academia.edu/124561392/A_global_agenda_for_dignity_and_health_a_personal_opinion
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