Table 4 Summary of violations of the Respectful Maternity Care Charter as reported in observer comments, by article of the Charter
Respectful maternity care rights | Observations with a violation | Number of violations |
|---|---|---|
Article 1. Right to be free from harm and ill treatment | 18 | 21 |
Article 2. Right to information, informed consent and refusal, and respect for her choices and preferences | 18 | 18 |
Article 3. Right to privacy and confidentiality | 8 | 8 |
Article 4. Right to be treated with dignity and respect | 7 | 7 |
Article 5. Right to equality, freedom from discrimination, and equitable care | 9 | 9 |
Article 6. Right to healthcare and to the highest attainable level of health | 83 | 88 |
Article 7. Right to liberty, autonomy, self-determination, and freedom from coercion | 0 | 0 |
Total all rights | 133a | 151 |