E - Human Rights and Global Justice Flashcards
what is trachoma
preventable cause of blindness
what causes trachoma
fly that lays eggs on human faeces then causes scarring of the cornea –> blindness
how is trachoma prevented
hand washing
closed toilets
ABx
late stage surgery
what is utilitarianism
least suffering for the most people
how do utilitarians view omissions vs actions
omissions are just as bad as actions as the end result is all they care about
what is libertarianism
rewarded for hard work, and poor circumstances are just bad luck
how can charity for life saving things be viewed as bad
undermines autonomy of the recipient as they need it to survive
what is justice
value all people equally
why is healthcare a matter for justice
it is needed for basic personhood
what article of UN human rights supports the right to healthcare
article 12
when was the human rights act brought into legislation in UK
1998
how can be prosecuted under HRA
PUBLIC institutions not individuals
is there a right to healthcare under HRA
not explicitly
which 3 articles support the right to healthcare under HRA
2,5,8
what is article 2 of the human rights act
right to life
3 ways the right to life can be applied to healthcare
no obligation to give lifesaving Tx
withdrawing Tx is fine
does not extend to the foetus therefore abortion is fine
what is article 5
right to liberty
how can the right to liberty be applied to healthcare (2)
MHA
DoLS
what is article 8
right to a private life
how can the right to a private life be applied to healthcare (2)
confidentiality
can refuse life saving Tx - what you do in your own life is up to you
is the right to a private life absolute ? why / why not
NO - can be breeched if necessary
what circumstances are considered acceptable to breech the right to a private life
national / public safety
protection of health / morals
protection of others
prevention of crime
