"Mutual" obligation in Indigenous health: can shared responsibility agreements be truly mutual?

Med J Aust. 2005 May 16;182(10):502-4. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb00012.x.

Abstract

Shared responsibility agreements between the Australian Government and Indigenous communities are based on a concept of mutual obligation but have overtones of paternalism and imposition. The nature and extent of choice in any such agreements need to be established.

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Child
  • Health Policy*
  • Health Services, Indigenous / economics
  • Health Services, Indigenous / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Hygiene*