The document, signed by the presidents of the national federations and councils of healthcare, social-healthcare, and social-assistance professions, was presented during the conference "many worlds, one health."
"values represent something that guides, enlightens, and strengthens existence, allowing responsibility to be embedded in individual actions within a framework of shared understanding." based on this principle, the presidents of the national federations and councils of healthcare, social-healthcare, and social-assistance professions – fnomceo, fnopi, fno tsrm and pstrp, fofi, fnopo, fnovi, fncf, cnop, fnofi, fnob, cnoas – decided to sign a charter of values for the healthcare world. the aim is to enhance the care relationship between professionals and assisted individuals by setting a value-based path to guide actions, guarantee rights for all, and protect the right to health.
the document was presented on saturday, april 5th, during the international study conference titled "many worlds, one health," organized by the episcopal commission for charity and health services and promoted by the national office for health pastoral care of the italian bishops' conference (cei). the event featured distinguished international speakers, representatives from the world health organization (who), and, for the first time, also from the world organization for animal health (woah).
the charter of values focuses on key words: person, dignity, care, health, relationship, competence, responsibility, freedom, multi- and inter-professionality, equity. each of these is linked to the actions of healthcare professionals, and together they shape the content of the document. as explained by the presidents of the federations and national councils, the charter is intended as "an inspiration for a way of thinking and acting in the world of care and caregiving. it is a commitment to rethink and never lose sight of the fundamental issues that led each of us to these professions. we are confident," the signatories conclude, "that not only in intentions but in concrete actions, the values outlined in this simple list can guide us in bearing good fruit for individuals, communities, the environment, and the entire ecosystem."
