paternalism
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CDC Director Erica Schwartz said she wants to change a culture of paternalism at her agency and better inform Americans about recommendations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Cooper said there is a need for "partnership not paternalism", with the UK seeking to be "an investor not just a donor" to help other countries "attract finance, not be dependent on aid".
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
"The decision to end life must rest with the patient," he argued, adding that medical paternalism long ago took a back seat in Canada.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
A legacy of paternalism has characterized our approach to addiction treatment in the U.S.
From Slate ● Dec. 19, 2025
And he did it all out of the goodness of his heart, without any trace of condescension or paternalism.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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