Document 0351
 DOCN  M9590351
 TI    Implications of HIV infection for aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
       peoples and their health and medical professionals.
 DT    9509
 AU    Noel J; Public Affairs Branch, Department of Human Services and Health,;
       Sydney.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:144 (unnumbered
       abstract). Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291748
 AB    The history of reaction to HIV infection amongst Australia's indigenous
       peoples is a chequered one, ranging from sporadic hysteria to a
       complacent malaise. The threat of infection and the potentially
       catastrophic social, personal and economic ramifications remain one of
       the most urgent and difficult challenges confronting medical and health
       professionals in this country--both indigenous and non-indigenous. This
       presentation will attempt to highlight some of the major issues
       concerning the practice of HIV medicine with and for Aboriginal and
       Torres Strait Islander people, including: the development of workable
       community systems; the meaning of trust; the importance of
       confidentiality; long-term care; case-management; counselling; and
       cultural imperatives. Hopefully, some of the points discussed will be
       pertinent to professionals dealing with other marginalised or
       distinctive groups within society.
 DE    *Aborigines  Australia  Comprehensive Health Care  Human  HIV
       Infections/*PREVENTION & CONTROL/TRANSMISSION  *Knowledge, Attitudes,
       Practice  *Patient Care Team  MEETING ABSTRACT

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