Before the global embrace of human rights, treatment for those with mental health difficulties often bordered on cruelty. Even today, with the European Convention on Human Rights’ Article 3 in place, the protection against torture and inhuman treatment has ambiguities. Especially concerning mental health, its application is inconsistent and sometimes discriminatory. Cases like Munjaz v Ashworth Hospital spotlight these gaps. The blurred line between torture and inhuman treatment remains problematic. It’s crucial for medical, societal, and legal entities to unify, ensuring equal rights for mental health patients and possibly reevaluating foundational human rights conventions.
Tag Archives: Medical Ethics
Prescribing Discrimination – Should Patients be Allowed to Demand Non-Trans Staff?
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare rights, this article delves into the contentious issue of patients demanding care based on the gender of their healthcare provider. While highlighting the critical balance between patient autonomy and the principles of unbiased, inclusive care, it emphasises the dangers of allowing such preferences to overshadow the fundamental values underpinning the UK’s healthcare system.
Nightingale Rights Initiative 