Inclusion of Oral Health in Disabled Patients. Legal Perspective

Abstract

Background: People with disabilities face obstacles to living full and healthy lives. Purpose: To identify, organize and analyze documents that account for the conditions and health care and the rights of people with disabilities in the United States of Mexico. Methods: A search of references was conducted in different databases using terms such as: oral health, human health, dentistry, medical practice, disability, and rights of people with disabilities. Documents that account for aspects such as standards and institutions that are related to health, particularly the health and rights of people with disabilities, were selected. Conclusions: Disability has evolved both in the concept and in the measures and mechanisms of care in the Mexican legal system. There are documents and legislation that address the issue. However, there are omissions and deficiencies that should be corrected to guarantee full and equitable access to health care for people with disabilities.