[GA, Discarded] Freedom to Seek Care [Complete]

Sil Dorsett

Sil Dorsett

The Belt Collector
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Category: Human Rights
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: New Waldensia
Onsite Topic

Believing that individuals possess an inalienable right to seek medical care of their own accord and at their own expense, above and beyond that which may be provided for them by their government or by their nation's laws,

Understanding that medical treatment is a complex issue and requires great care, and that health-care needs can be difficult to adequately treat without the proper resources, technology, training and expertise,

Aware that many nations do not have said resources and training available in their medical facilities, and that many rare diseases and disorders occur in such limited instances that some nations have little or no experience treating them,

Concerned that some nations may be harming their citizens by mandating that they be medically treated within their own borders, when better treatment may be obtained elsewhere,

The General Assembly:

SECTION 1: Prohibits member nations from denying or restricting citizens and their dependents from seeking healthcare in other nations at their own expense,

SECTION 2: Urges member nations on both ends of the travel to expedite their legal processes for travel to medical patients, and in the case of dependents their guardians or caretakers as well, or to those who urgently request and demonstrate a need for medical care abroad.

SECTION 3: Prohibits member nations from discriminating in their travel policies against non-citizens solely for traveling to seek medical treatment.

SECTION 4: Urges member nations to respect the rights of all patients and their legal representatives.

SECTION 5: Prohibits member nations from prosecuting citizens who seek medical treatments or operations abroad that are illegal or banned within their own borders but that have not been banned by the General Assembly, and requires that individuals who obtain such treatment be accepted back into their home nation without prejudice or any legal repercussions based on their medical treatment.

SECTION 6: Declares that the government of the patient's nation of origin is not obligated or financially responsible in any way for transport or medical treatment sought abroad, and that such arrangements must be made by and financed by the person(s) seeking treatment, or by their legal guardians or representation.

SECTION 7: Clarifies that no nation is required to accept foreign medical patients under this measure.

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Detailed opinions with your vote are appreciated and encouraged!
 
The ministry knew ahead of time by talking to Sciongrad in the WALL that the proposal would be discarded at the end of the voting period, making any recommendation moot.
 
Against, concerned about lack of definition over 'medical treatment' which would reduce the effectiveness of the resolution.
 
Against.
Section 5 removes the ability for nations to prosecute people receiving treatment illegal in that nation, but not in another. This has serious and negative repercussions for treatments some nations see as ineffective, unsafe, or immoral (i.e. voluntary euthanasia).
There is also a chance that it will lead to a stratification effect, with those in poorer nations being locked out of the health benefits available from this resolution
Finally, Section 7 could largely undermine the benefits offered by this resolution, depending on how national governments interpret its implementation. Without creating or using a WA committee to monitor the guidelines by which nations accept or reject international patients, this resolution could block its own success.
 
Proposal has been ruled illegal by GenSec and will be discarded at the end of the voting period.
 
Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
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