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ES What may be discriminatory behaviour or contrary to my rights as a patient?
The State and institutions, vis-à-vis LGBTIQ+ persons, have an obligation to ensure the prevention of structural discrimination and to close gaps based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, they may not request: Humiliating interrogations about sexual practices or "tests" on sexual identity or orientation as a condition for [...]
What obligations do health care institutions and individuals have towards LGTBIQ+ persons?
Within the obligation to provide health services without any discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, institutions must: Provide care free of prejudice and stereotypes, in that they cannot assume sexual practices, diagnoses or "risks" based on sexual orientation. Enhanced confidentiality about sexual orientation, sexual practices, sexual status, and gender identity and [...]
How does my right to receive health care without discrimination on the basis of my sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression manifest itself?
In Colombia, the right to health is a fundamental right. Every patient has the right to receive care on equal terms, without stigma or prejudice. In Law 1551 of 2015, accessibility expressly includes non-discrimination, specifically targeting groups that have been discriminated against. The Constitutional Court (judgement [...]...
What rights do I have as a patient of the health system in Colombia?
The rights as a patient are dignified treatment, the right to information, confidentiality and quality. Likewise, you have the right to receive health care without discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Specifically, according to Law 1751 of 2015: Timely, continuous and comprehensive access to health services [...].
What can I do when it is not a medicine or treatment? For example, would it be acceptable for the EPS to refuse to provide the nutritional supplement I require as a result of my HIV/AIDS treatment?
Although it is true that nutritional supplements are not medicines and are excluded from the POS, it is considered that they are part of the treatment to which people living with HIV are entitled and, therefore, the EPS have the duty to provide them (Decision T-159/06).
What is the date of structuring disability status for people living with HIV?
The date of structuring of the state of disability corresponds to the date on which a person's physical and mental abilities are diminished to such a degree that he/she is unable to carry out any economically productive activity. The loss of working capacity is graded in percentages and must be declared by a Disability Rating Board (Decision T-551/13).
From what percentage of loss of working capacity can I apply for a disability pension?
If there is a reduction in working capacity of 50% or more, a pension can be requested. If it is denied, a tutela can be filed for the recognition of this benefit, which is a fundamental right because it is closely related to the right to live with dignity, to work and to enjoy full health and integrity [...].
