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The analysis of either party stays true whether the party is in government or not.
Mick
Making the right noises, just hope they don't balls it up.Some of the sacred cows are getting long needed attention, IMO this is the good thing with having basically two major political parties, fairly closely aligned to the middle ground, one party tweaks it one way the other tweaks it the other and we end up with a pretty good outcome IMO.
Nothings perfect but IMO Australia pretty well nails it.
If the coalition mention anything regarding medicare, it is a perceived attack, when in reality it will need changing and adapting as more and more people are dropping out of private health, which just bogs down the public system.
Health Minister Mark Butler told The Australian the system was in “real trouble”.
He said the system was stuck in the 1980s and 1990s, and no longer made sense.
Rising gap fees means experts and the government alike fear that without serious reform, access to primary healthcare would become out of reach of millions of Australians.
“We need doctors working hand in glove with practice nurses, allied health professionals and pharmacists,” Mr Butler said.
Well that's the down side, of not having an aptitude test for politicians. ?Making the right noises, just hope they don't balls it up.
Rising gap fees means experts and the government alike fear that without serious reform, access to primary healthcare would become out of reach of millions of Australians.
The government is considering rolling out a “blended” funding system, given the current system of subsidised individual consultations through GPs alone is no longer fit for purpose.All very well talking about 'reforms' , but that needs to be quantified.
What do they want to do ? Why ? How will it help the general consumer ? How much will it cost and are there any 'losers' ?
The government is considering rolling out a “blended” funding system, given the current system of subsidised individual consultations through GPs alone is no longer fit for purpose.
The new model would also fund nurses and allied health practitioners working in teams to deliver complex care.
Ms Plibersek said there were a “lot of highly skilled people” working across the healthcare system, and should be tapped in to.
The details of the new funding model are yet to be finalised.
Originally published as Anthony Albanese says outdated Medicare needs ‘urgent shake up’
The doctor marfia are extremely strong in Australia. There's no reason why we couldn't have more doctors with good bedside manners in the country if we created more uni positions and lowered the year 12 score to let more in. But, they will be very unlikely to give up their grip of power over the health system and their $200 for 15 min appointments.
It's pretty obvious to me that a great percentage of cases that end up in hospital are pretty much self-inflicted through bad diet and lifestyle.
Mrs and I being vert healthy we have very little contact with the medical fraternity (thank God). But in my job I have heaps and heaps of contact with the veterinary community.
In my opinion the issues are very similar. A very high new 12 score is required to get into vet (I believe it might be be even higher than medicine). I get to see many of the students because I do few lectures on hoof pathologies, practical considerations and vet/ farrier collaboration.
What I see are students that are very intellectual, but completely unprepared for the animal psychology and rigours of large animal practise.
Ever tried to take off a horseshoe, or jug a feral thoroughbred singularly uninterested in you doing so?
Likewise, in my experience there are many doctors (and nurses) who should not even be around people, their bedside manner absolutely appalling.
In our family members case so many basic things were either completely missed or ignored, such as a critical level of dehydration. My wife basically had to crack heads to get a saline drip put in. Fkn disgusting.
Another example, the patient was noted as being lactose intolerant... Which was completely missed.
Anyway going on a little bit of a disparate rant, but yeah that system of selecting doctor candidates needs to be fundamentally changed.
This is actually what I find interesting in that many of the accepted dietary norms are incorrect and in place because of commercial interests. (Irrespective of the arguement between meat eating and vegetarianism/veganism).Well there have been attempts to place some sort of tax or restrictions on such things as salt , sugar and fatty food but the vested interests have always managed to block any 'reforms'.
Either we get serious about preventive medicine or we get progressively unhealthier and more expensive to run, like old cars.
As you know, civvie vs army medicine is chalk and cheese.I've met lots of Vets through looking after my Moodle, but also many Army Vets who I would actually prefer to have as a GP than many medical doctors I've met. They seem to be more compassionate and in it for the right reasons. Plus, having Vets in an Army hospital is very good for morale when they walk their patients through the wards.
Very sad.Alice Springs today 24/January/ 2023, five months later.
Sounds like the local voices, fell on deaf ears.
Alice Springs mayor calls for Australian Defence Force to help with outback town's ongoing crime crisis
A police operation to stamp out crime in the Central Australian town has seen more than 300 people arrested since November – but mayor Matt Paterson says it's not enough.www.abc.net.au
NT government issues ultimatum to alcohol retailers amid Alice Springs crime wave
Northern Territory police minister warns businesses to self-regulate or authorities will toughen laws to help curb rising street crime and family violencewww.theguardian.com
Prime minister visits Alice Springs amid pressure over alcohol-fuelled crime crisis
Anthony Albanese will join Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles on the trip, after days of pressure from the federal opposition and national media.www.abc.net.au
Burney, Dodson to join Albanese in crime-plagued Alice Springs
Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy is also visiting the town, where dramatically rising crime rates and alcohol consumption are fuelling a social crisis.www.smh.com.au
Well going on what is happening in country W.A, Alice Springs isn't alone with the issues.Very sad.
I wonder if such things have helped or harmed the case for The Voice.
Maybe the bigger question is, was the welfare card actually doing the right thing?Very sad.
I wonder if such things have helped or harmed the case for The Voice.
Maybe a complete ban on alcohol in the troubled areas would have an effect, but then the grog floggers would object so that rules that out.Maybe the bigger question is, was the welfare card actually doing the right thing?
Anecdotal evidence would say it was starting to gain traction, but as is the way, the opposite side has to dismantle it, neither side can say look maybe we were a bit hasty and need to have a re think.
Both sides of politics have the same attitude and that is why we end up having one step forward and two steps back, all the time.
I know someone close to me was on the welfare card and it turned his and his partners life around, well it helped them get off the drugs and they freely admit it.
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