Lecture 31

Question 1

The major rights-based instruments

Answer 1

1. Universal declaration of human rights
2. ICESCR
3. Other internal rights conventions
4. Indigenous rights
5. NZ legislation & policies

Question 2

How can human rights and indigenous rights instruments be used to improve Maori health and eliminate inequalities

Question 3

Determinants of ethnic inequities in health

Answer 3

1. Differential access to health determinants or exposures leading to differences in disease incidence
2. Differential access to health care
3. Differences in quality of care received

Question 4

Human Rights instruments

Answer 4

1. Universal declaration of human rights 1948
2. International covenant on economic, social and cultural rights (ICESCR) - 1966

Question 5

Right to health

Answer 5

1. Respect - no discrimination
2. Protect - no interference from 3rd parties
3. Fulfil - adopt measures to achieve equity

Question 6

Right to health - NZ

Answer 6

The code of health and disability service consumer’s rights

Question 7

Indigenous rights

Answer 7

Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Un declaration of rights of indigenous peoples

Question 8

NZ legislation & policies

Answer 8

Human rights
Pae ora act
Code of patient rights