Australian Indigenous People and Treatment Decision-Making at End-of-Life
Alternative Law Journal
14 Pages Posted: 12 Jun 2024
Date Written: 2024
Abstract
This article analyses Australian law and literature to identify the key cultural and legal considerations that can arise in medical treatment decision-making with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples at the end-of-life. The authors explore how First Nation peoples’ cultural values, connection to Country, family, and community, history, and health care experiences, intersect with end-of-life medical treatment laws, providing valuable insights for lawyers, policymakers and health practitioners.
Keywords: End-of-life, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, medical treatment, health care, guardianship, consent, Indigenous
JEL Classification: i1, i19
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