Reflections on the Kerala Public Health Act 2023: A response to Dr Karpagam's commentary.
Indian J Med Ethics
; IX(3): 228-231, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
In this response, we seek to analyse and rebut the observations of Karpagam S using an understanding of the Kerala Health system and the general purpose of the Kerala Public Health Act (KPHA). The KPHA was crafted with a greater focus on a one-health and preventive approach. It does not seek to interfere in an individual's preferred choice of treatment, except in the case of public health emergencies. KPHA is not a standalone document, but a supporting tool to the existing Kerala Health Policy and various other health policies and programmes instrumental in improving the health and quality of life of the people of the State. The KPHA is intended to be an enforcement tool for legal provisions to ensure welfare maximisation of the society at large, and thus detailed discussions regarding actions to be taken beyond these legal provisions do not fall within the purview of the Act.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Salud Pública
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Política de Salud
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Med Ethics
Asunto de la revista:
ETICA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India
Pais de publicación:
India