Codigo de Salud (Health Code)
National Congress; Honduras
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General Health Legislation
Honduras
28 May 1991
Legislation/regulation
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El código de salud es el principal documento normativo que regula los aspectos relacionados con la salud. Considera la salud como un derecho humano inalienable y corresponde al estado el fomento de su protección, recuperación y rehabilitación. Incluye artículos relativos al tratamiento o ingreso obligatorio de enfermos mentales.The code of health is the main normative document that regulates aspects related to health. It considers health as a human right, so it is the State responsibility to foster health’s protection, recovery and rehabilitation. This document includes articles relative to the involuntary treatment and confinement of the mentally ill.
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