Health
Achieving Healthcare Standards for You and the
Community as a Whole
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Equitable Access: Healthcare should be accessible to all -- Including availability of medical services, treatments, and preventive measures, as well as safe adequate nutrition, clean water and sanitation.
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Non-discrimination: No one should be denied care or treatment based on their background, beliefs, or socio- economic status
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Comprehensive Health Services: All should have access to a full range of healthcare services, from preventive care to palliative care.
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Social Determinants of Health: Also encompasses broader social factors -- housing, employment, education and environmental conditions -- these determinants impact on an individual's ability to achieve highest possible level of health.
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Participation and Empowerment: Individuals have the right to participate in decisions that affect their health and well-being- - - Including involvement in policy-making and access to information that allows us to make informed decisions about their healthcare -- INDEPENDENCE.
Sanford University affirms that health is not just about medical treatment but also about Creating Conditions that Allow Everyone to Lead Healthy, Dignified Lives.




