Ireland - 2012
Are there policies and/or good practices accomodating culture/ traditions' respect in health care
- Code:
- RED94
- Key Area:
- Health And Social Protection
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
The main positive initiative that exists in relation to diversity and health care is the HSE (Health Sevice Executive) Intercultural Health Strategy. |
| Qualitative Info |
The 2007 - 2012 Intercultural Health Strategy of the Irish Health Service Executive was a significant piece of work to begin the progress the inclusion of service users from diverse backgrounds into the health system in Ireland. The document can be read here. A serious issue for the future is the lack of resources available within the health system to progress this positive initiative. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Asylum seekers, Africans/black people |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Health and social protection |
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