03/06/2014
Human Rights Inquiry Launched Into Emergency Healthcare
The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission (NIHRC) has announced it will launch a Human Rights Inquiry into emergency healthcare.
The inquiry will focus on the participation of the public and those working in the health system, to examine and consider the human rights obligations of the Northern Ireland Executive and other relevant public authorities.
The inquiry will attempt to identify the extent to which the human rights of people seeking emergency care are respected, protected and fulfilled in practice.
NIHRC Interim Chair John Corey said: "We want to hear from anyone who has recently experienced emergency healthcare, and in particular from those who have sought care from an Accident and Emergency Unit. We also want to hear from the staff who provide this vital service."
Public hearings are to take place in the autumn at various locations across Northern Ireland. The Commission will be calling government representatives, public officials, staff, trade unions, patients and family members to give evidence.
Mr Corey explained: "The inquiry will consider the total experience of emergency health care from a human rights perspective. This includes the individual’s rights to respect for dignity, access to information, and their involvement in decision-making.
"The Commission will publish its final report and recommendations to the Northern Ireland Executive in April 2015."
The Commission has opened a dedicated confidential Freephone line for the next three weeks (0800 028 6066). Evidence can also be submitted via the NIHRC website.
(IT/MH)
The inquiry will focus on the participation of the public and those working in the health system, to examine and consider the human rights obligations of the Northern Ireland Executive and other relevant public authorities.
The inquiry will attempt to identify the extent to which the human rights of people seeking emergency care are respected, protected and fulfilled in practice.
NIHRC Interim Chair John Corey said: "We want to hear from anyone who has recently experienced emergency healthcare, and in particular from those who have sought care from an Accident and Emergency Unit. We also want to hear from the staff who provide this vital service."
Public hearings are to take place in the autumn at various locations across Northern Ireland. The Commission will be calling government representatives, public officials, staff, trade unions, patients and family members to give evidence.
Mr Corey explained: "The inquiry will consider the total experience of emergency health care from a human rights perspective. This includes the individual’s rights to respect for dignity, access to information, and their involvement in decision-making.
"The Commission will publish its final report and recommendations to the Northern Ireland Executive in April 2015."
The Commission has opened a dedicated confidential Freephone line for the next three weeks (0800 028 6066). Evidence can also be submitted via the NIHRC website.
(IT/MH)
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