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Indicator name:
Dementia: legislation for supported decision making for people with dementia, existence
Indicator Id:
5033
Rationale:
Mechanisms to monitor the protection of the human rights of people with dementia including respect for their will 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 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:
Legisation with provisions which promote supported decision-making, the ability for people with dementia to nominate a trusted person or network of people in discussing issues and making decisions.
Method of estimation:
Existence of documented legislative provisions provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5033
Original Submeasure:
Provisions exist which promote supported decision-making, the ability for people with dementia to nominate a trusted person or network of people in discussing issues and making decisions.
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