Sociology and Political Science in Health Law
Abbas Vosoogh-Moghaddam; Seyed Sahand Eisapoor; Hassan Kakui
Abstract
Background and Objective: In order to pursue international policies related to the realization of the four dimensions of human rights, including the right to health, states have three obligations: the obligation to respect, the obligation to protect, and the obligation to implement. Also, states ...
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Background and Objective: In order to pursue international policies related to the realization of the four dimensions of human rights, including the right to health, states have three obligations: the obligation to respect, the obligation to protect, and the obligation to implement. Also, states are required to take measures, one of which is to assess the extent to which different dimensions of human rights, including the right to health, are realized.Methods: This article was prepared using documents and memoranda of understanding and information from the National Institute of Health Research, books, and scientific articles. Then, efficient methods of policy-making and management of the right to health were presented using an analytical and comparative method.Findings: In general, evaluation indicators are divided into two main types: general and specific indicators. Also, each indicator must have the characteristics of transparency, accuracy, comprehensiveness, validity, and relevance to the subject under evaluation.Conclusion: There are serious concerns regarding the assessment of quality indicators, data collection, harmonization of information from different sources and their integration, as well as the lack of information, due to the overlap and interference of the indicators presented in some areas related to the assessment of the right to health. Also, the national health indicators that have been used in the Islamic Republic of Iran appear to have some flaws. Therefore, by comparing domestic and international indicators, a composite index that links different dimensions and approaches can be achieved.
