Freedom to Seek Medical Care Category: Civil Rights Strength: Mild
Believing that individuals possess an inalienable right to seek medical care of their own accord and at their own expense, above and beyond that which may be provided for them by their government or by their nation's laws,
Understanding that medical treatment is a complex issue and requires great care, and that health-care needs can be difficult to adequately treat without the proper resources, technology, training and expertise,
Aware that some nations do not have said resources and training available in their medical facilities, and that some diseases, conditions, and disorders occur in such limited instances that some nations have little or no experience treating them,
Concerned that some nations may be harming their citizens by mandating that they be medically treated within their own borders or by restricting access to new or experimental treatments, thus denying better treatment that may be obtained elsewhere,
Observing that there may be occasions where treatment in another nation may be preferable to a patient,
Noting that a previous version of this measure passed the General Assembly by a substantial margin, demonstrating widespread support for recognizing the freedom to seek medical care,
The General Assembly hereby:
1: Prohibits member nations from denying or restricting their citizens or permanent residents from traveling to obtain medically necessary healthcare in foreign nations at their own expense, subject to any restrictions previously imposed by the General Assembly, while allowing member nations to prohibit travel to nations involved in active armed conflict with the member nation,
2: Affirms the ability of member nations to set their own policies and restrictions regarding the in-bound travel of non-residents so long as such ordinances are in accordance with previously passed General Assembly legislation, and further declares that no member nation is required by this measure to provide medical care to non-resident medical patients above any requirements previously imposed by the General Assembly,
3: Requires that member nations respect the rights of all patients and their legal representatives,
4: Prohibits member nations from taking legal action against citizens or permanent residents who seek medical treatments or operations abroad, as long as General Assembly resolutions have not been violated,
5: Declares that patients seeking medical care or treatment under this act are financially responsible for any costs not compensated by existing laws in their home nation, and that such travel and payment must be arranged by the person(s) seeking treatment, or by their legal guardians or representation,
6: States that member nations are not obligated to cover future medical costs for conditions that arise after and directly result from medical treatments or operations sought at private expense by the patient under this measure,
7: Notes that member nations are not prohibited from assisting in defraying the financial cost associated with citizens or permanent residents seeking medical care under this measure.
Freedom to Seek Medical Care Category: Human Rights Strength: Mild
Believing that individuals possess an inalienable right to seek medical care of their own accord and at their own expense, above and beyond that which may be provided for them by their government or by their nation's laws,
Understanding that medical treatment is a complex issue and requires great care, and that health-care needs can be difficult to adequately treat without the proper resources, technology, training and expertise,
Aware that some nations do not have said resources and training available in their medical facilities, and that some diseases, conditions, and disorders occur in such limited instances that some nations have little or no experience treating them,
Concerned that some nations may be harming their citizens by mandating that they be medically treated within their own borders or by restricting access to new or experimental treatments, thus denying better treatment that may be obtained elsewhere,
Observing that there may be occasions where treatment in another nation may be preferable to a patient,
The General Assembly hereby:
1: Prohibits member nations from denying or restricting their citizens or permanent residents from leaving to obtain medically necessary healthcare in other nations at their own expense, subject to any restrictions previously imposed by the General Assembly,
2: Affirms the ability of member nations to set their own policies and restrictions regarding the acceptance or non-acceptance of non-resident patients, and further declares that no member nation is required by this measure to provide medical care to non-resident medical patients above any requirements previously imposed by the General Assembly,
3: Requires that member nations respect the rights of all patients and their legal representatives,
4: Prohibits member nations from taking legal action against citizens or permanent residents as relating to them seeking medical treatments or operations abroad, as long as General Assembly resolutions have not been violated,
5: Declares that patients seeking medical care or treatment under this act are financially responsible for any costs not compensated by existing laws in their home nation, and that such travel and payment must be arranged by the person(s) seeking treatment, or by their legal guardians or representation,
6: States that member nations are not obligated to cover future medical costs for conditions that arise after and directly result from medical treatments or operations sought at private expense by the patient under this measure,
7: Notes that member nations are not prohibited from assisting in defraying the financial cost associated with citizens or permanent residents seeking medical care under this measure.
OOC: I will be re-drafting this to address concerns raised in GA#415. No set timetable on resubmission, as RL is fixing to get crazy for me for a few weeks.
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:04 am
by Flying Eagles
Clauses 1,2, and 4 should be modified to allow future resolutions to rule on them.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 2:27 am
by Deropia
"We agree with Flying Eagles, changing clause 1 to 'subject to any restrictions imposed by extant General Assembly Resolutions' would fix this. We look forward to seeing changes made to address the concerns of GAR#415. Good luck."
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:04 am
by New Waldensia
Flying Eagles wrote:Clauses 1,2, and 4 should be modified to allow future resolutions to rule on them.
Those changes will be made.
In addition, plan to address concerns regarding quarantines and war-time issues as raised by the repeal.
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:21 am
by Aclion
I'm going to wait until changes are made to comment further, and suggest you wait to see the majority opinions before going further. Just want to say i'm glad to see you're taking another crack at this.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:38 am
by New Waldensia
OOC: my wife had a baby (first boy, second child) Sunday night -- will wait for things to settle down on my end before taking this up again.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:20 am
by Bears Armed
New Waldensia wrote:OOC: my wife had a baby (first boy, second child) Sunday night -- will wait for things to settle down on my end before taking this up again.
OOC; Congratulations!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:29 am
by Wrapper
New Waldensia wrote:OOC: my wife had a baby (first boy, second child) Sunday night -- will wait for things to settle down on my end before taking this up again.
BACK ON TOPIC!
Okay, just kidding. Congrats!
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:50 am
by New Waldensia
So.... time flies, apparently. Going to try to get back on this.
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:51 am
by United Massachusetts
*will find time to make comments; very supportive.
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:09 pm
by Kenmoria
“Full support, though I advise against bolding the entire ‘Hereby’ line on formatting grounds.”
(OOC: Also, could you unspoiler the preamble, it is part of the proposal.)
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2018 1:47 pm
by Aclion
New Waldensia wrote:So.... time flies, apparently. Going to try to get back on this.
Glad to see it.
2: Affirms the ability of member nations to set their own policies and restrictions regarding the in-bound travel of non-residents
This will get you hit for contradicting existing resolutions. Tacking on "subject to international law" or similar would cover it.
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 9:51 pm
by Christian Democrats
FYI: GenSec precedent requires member states to treat itinerants the same as their own residents.
Freedom to Seek Medical Care Category: Human Rights Strength: Mild
Believing that individuals possess an inalienable right to seek medical care of their own accord and at their own expense, above and beyond that which may be provided for them by their government or by their nation's laws,
Understanding that medical treatment is a complex issue and requires great care, and that health-care needs can be difficult to adequately treat without the proper resources, technology, training and expertise,
Aware that some nations do not have said resources and training available in their medical facilities, and that some diseases, conditions, and disorders occur in such limited instances that some nations have little or no experience treating them,
Concerned that some nations may be harming their citizens by mandating that they be medically treated within their own borders or by restricting access to new or experimental treatments, thus denying better treatment that may be obtained elsewhere,
Observing that there may be occasions where treatment in another nation may be preferable to a patient,
The General Assembly hereby:
1: Prohibits member nations from denying or restricting their citizens or permanent residents from traveling to obtain medically necessary healthcare in foreign nations at their own expense, subject to any restrictions previously imposed by the General Assembly, while allowing member nations to prohibit travel to nations involved in active armed conflict with the member nation,
2: Affirms the ability of member nations to set their own policies and restrictions regarding the in-bound travel of non-residents so long as such ordinances are in accordance with previously passed General Assembly legislation, and further declares that no member nation is required by this measure to provide medical care to non-resident medical patients above any requirements previously imposed by the General Assembly,
3: Requires that member nations respect the rights of all patients and their legal representatives,
4: Prohibits member nations from taking legal action against citizens or permanent residents who seek medical treatments or operations abroad, as long as General Assembly resolutions have not been violated,
5: Declares that patients seeking medical care or treatment under this act are financially responsible for any costs not compensated by existing laws in their home nation, and that such travel and payment must be arranged by the person(s) seeking treatment, or by their legal guardians or representation,
6: States that member nations are not obligated to cover future medical costs for conditions that arise after and directly result from medical treatments or operations sought at private expense by the patient under this measure,
7: Notes that member nations are not prohibited from assisting in defraying the financial cost associated with citizens or permanent residents seeking medical care under this measure.
Latest draft.
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:27 am
by New Waldensia
Absent further recommended amendments, hope to submit this resolution soon.
Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:24 pm
by New Waldensia
New Waldensia wrote:Absent further recommended amendments, hope to submit this resolution soon.
"Soon" can be relative... (time flies)
This time, I really mean it. Soon.
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 11:47 am
by Tinfect
Feren entered the chamber, knocking a fine coat of dust off of his hat. "This remains a simply appalling piece of legislation. The Imperium will not allow any of its citizens to be subject to foreign medical experimentation or malpractice simply because they desire it, it is quite within the interests of the Imperium to protect our citizens from acts of self-harm. Indeed, if foreign personnel were to perform illegal procedures on an Imperial Citizen, the Imperium would demand their immediate extradition, by force of arms if necessary. The Imperium has its medical standards for a reason, Ambassador. Further, we will not dispense with Imperial Law simply because the illegal act was carried out in a foreign state. If an Imperial Citizen commits murder in your country, and is rightly returned to the Imperium, they will be charged with murder, and sentenced as appropriate."
Oh for crying out loud... Separatist Peoples is going to crucify me again for the "‎" that somehow made it in again. I swear it wasn't there when I submitted, as I triple-checked everything to specifically make sure that wasn't in it again...
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:51 pm
by Tinfect
"Needless to say, the Imperium is opposed. This legislation serves only to facilitate medical malpractice and illegal acts. If anything, Ambassador, it will serve to harm many more people than it could possibly help."
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:22 pm
by The Traansval
"The Traansval finds the terms and effect of this proposal to be acceptable and would vote for this proposal to move towards the voting floor. This measure simply allows greater freedom of choice for citizens seeking Medical treatment, which is something the Traansval will gladly support"
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:37 am
by Imperium Anglorum
I don't really have any objections to this proposal. Unless someone can point out some compelling ones, you have my approval.
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:50 am
by Qwabour
',‎'
dafuq
Also didn't you already pass a resolution like this?
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 7:53 am
by Imperium Anglorum
Qwabour wrote:Also didn't you already pass a resolution like this?
That resolution was repealed.
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 9:53 am
by Desmosthenes and Burke
We see no substantial issues, although we are subject to being persuaded. That the delegation of Tinfect is opposed can only be considered an additional bonus for the resolution.
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:21 pm