Intellectual Right to Health Information

Sor Juana's relentless pursuit of knowledge across all disciplines models the intellectual capacity required for health literacy and informed consent. She demonstrated that understanding complex systems—whether theological, scientific, or medical—is not a luxury but a necessity for human dignity. In healthcare justice, this means patients possess an intellectual right to comprehend their diagnoses, treatment options, and bodily autonomy. Denying populations access to health information perpetuates both ignorance and injustice. Following Sor Juana's example, healthcare systems must prioritize education and transparency, recognizing that true health justice requires citizens capable of engaging critically with medical knowledge. The right to health is incomplete without the right to understand health.