Page 11 - Human Rights

Faculty of Nursing
Adult care Nursing Department

Understanding human rights helps nurses recognize and respect the needs, values, and choices of

patients, ensuring that care is delivered in a compassionate, non-discriminatory, and person-

centered manner.

Human rights are also relevant because they empower individuals to have a voice in decisions
that affect their lives.

In health care settings, this includes the right to information, informed consent, privacy, and
participation in care planning.

By respecting these rights, nurses help build trust, improve communication, and enhance the

quality and safety of care.

Furthermore, knowledge of human rights enables nurses to identify and respond to situations

where rights may be at risk or violated. This awareness supports advocacy, ethical decision-
making, and professional accountability.

Nurses have a responsibility not only to provide care but also to protect and promote the rights

of patients, families, and communities.

In summary, human rights are relevant because they guide behavior, inform professional
responsibilities, and ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and equality.

For nurses, respecting human rights is essential to delivering high-quality care and maintaining

professional integrity within the health care system.

1.2 Concept of Human Rights

Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to simply by being
human.

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