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Indicator name:
Dementia legislation to promote community-based services for people with dementia, existence
Indicator Id:
5036
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 legal capacity, self-determination, supported decision-making, power of attorney, and protection against exploitation and abuse in institutions as well as in the community and the promotion of the transition of dementia care to community-based services
Definition:
Provisions which promote the transition of dementia care to community-based services allowing people with dementia to live in the community and to receive care aligned with their wishes and preferences.
Method of estimation:
Existence of documented legislative provisions provided by the national authority's response.
Data Type Representation:
Categorical
IMRID:
5036
Original Submeasure:
Provisions exist which promote the transition of dementia care to community-based services.
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