Article 35. Protection of the health of persons with disabilities
On the rights of persons with disabilities (LRU-641-son) · Date: 15.10.2020 · In force
The state shall take the necessary measures to ensure the exercise of the right of persons with disabilities to have – on an equal basis with other citizens – access to healthcare services, quality medical care that takes into account the needs of persons with disabilities.
The state shall take measures to provide qualified medical care to persons with disabilities, carried out within the framework of the program of state guarantees for the provision of free medical care to citizens. Medical care for persons with disabilities shall be provided within the framework of existing medical services of all levels, as well as by specialized services for persons with disabilities.
Persons with incurable diseases in advanced or final stages shall be entitled to palliative medical care services, providing for the meeting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
