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Indicator name:
Dementia: legislation for advanced care directives for people with dementia, existence
Indicator Id:
5039
Rationale:
Mechanisms to monitor the protection of the human rights of people with dementia including respect for their wishes and preferences and the implementation of relevant legislation, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other international and regional human rights instruments are essential. These mechanisms should include provisions for areas such as advance care directives, legal capacity, self-determination, supported decision-making, power of attorney, and protection against exploitation and abuse in institutions as well as in the community
Definition:
Legislation that supports advance care planning for all people living with dementia to document their wishes so that, should circumstances arise in which they no longer are able to make decisions regarding medical treatment, their preferences are respected.
Method of estimation:
Existence of documented legislative provisions provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5039
Original Submeasure:
Advance care directives?
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