Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Interdisciplinary Legal Studies

Legal Protection for HIV Infected Patients

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities, University of Shahed, Tehran, Iran.
2 Center for the Development of Interdisciplinary Research in Islamic Education and Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
3 Ph.D, Department of Law and Criminology, Faculty of Humanity, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, Iran.
Abstract
Background
Anyone with AIDS has the same citizenship rights as others such as health rights. This right is one of the most prominent examples of human rights. If a person inflicted by AIDS, his/her citizenship rights should not be ignored and not result in isolation, depression, humiliation and suicide.
Materials and Methods
This research method is a descriptive-analytical one.
Ethical Considerations
Honesty and fidelity in writing the text have been observed.
Findings
Infliction to AIDS, in addition to causing hardships and pains for the affected person, will also results in emotional and psychological damages. In this regard, this person needs programs by relevant agencies to improve his conditions. Patterns from some countries, including existing U.S. laws, are open to appropriate treatment for AIDS patients.
Conclusion
One of the leading problems is unfair look and action against AIDS patients. Discrimination in receiving appropriate treatment, occupation, and numerous other social freedoms are important. On the other hand, considering the history of research, the existing laws and existing gaps in regards to protect HIV patients rights such as the right to work, the right to health, and the right to fair trial have been investigated by looking at the regulations of the United States of America.

  • Receive Date 20 September 2024
  • Revise Date 15 November 2024
  • Accept Date 08 December 2024
  • First Publish Date 08 December 2024
  • Publish Date 01 April 2025