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The Evolution of the Concept of Health Rights: From Historical Foundations to Philosophical Genealogy and Contemporary Challenges
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Seyed Reza Ehsanpour *    |
| Department of Criminal Law, Faculty of Humanity, University of Shahed, Tehran, Iran; Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. |
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Abstract: (194 Views) |
Background and Aim: The concept of the right to health, as a fundamental pillar of human rights and social policy, has undergone profound transformations in the context of historical, philosophical and technological developments.
Methods: This research adopts a descriptive-analytical approach.
Ethical Considerations: All ethical consideration was observed.
Results: This article traces the historical and cultural roots of the right to health from ancient civilizations to the contemporary world and analyzes its philosophical foundations through the dichotomy of negative and positive rights, as well as a comparative analysis of liberal, socialist and religious traditions. Accordingly, it discusses the boundaries of state and individual intervention, distributive justice and human dignity at the intersection of theory and practice. The study further explores contemporary challenges such as globalization of health, the emergence of novel technologies (digital health, artificial intelligence), intergenerational justice and environmental issues, thereby expanding the conceptual scope of health law. National and international policy examples, issues faced by vulnerable groups and real-life experiences - such as the COVID-19 pandemic and judicial case studies - highlight the implementation and challenges of the right to health. The article underscores the necessity of synergy between legal policy and medical ethics and emphasizes a future-oriented, participatory approach to the equitable realization of the right to health.
Conclusion: The article underscores the necessity of synergy between legal policy and medical ethics and emphasizes a future-oriented, participatory approach to the equitable realization of the right to health. |
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| Keywords: Right to Health, Distributive Justice, Digital Health, Philosophical Foundations, Health Policy |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2024/12/6 | Accepted: 2025/02/16 | Published: 2025/03/17
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