Would you not take this argument to the next level Ken? "Government needs to take a more active role in ensuring that consumers have access to reliable information about THEIR HEALTH CARE, FULL ACCESS TO THEIR MEDICAL RECORDS AND SOME HELP WITH (and) the skills to interpret information and make informed decisions".
David de Bhál www.v-practice.com ________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Harvey Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:37 AM To: General Practice Computing Group Talk Subject: Re: [GPCG_TALK] Row over regulation of alternative drugs deepens Alexander Bennett wrote: > It's a pity because [party-political crap] just detracts from > the main message which is usually very sound. Fair comment from Alex and Thinus. So I'll just stick to the facts and let you draw your own conclusions! In May 2003, following the Pan Pharmaceuticals product recall, the Australian Government established an Expert Committee on Complementary Medicines in the Health System. See: http://www.tga.gov.au/docs/html/cmreport.htm Recommendation 4.1.1 said, "Government needs to take a more active role in ensuring that consumers have access to reliable information about complementary medicines, and the skills to interpret information and make informed decisions". To-date (July, 2006), I'm not aware of any visible outcome concerning this recommendation. Cheers Ken -- Dr. Ken Harvey Adjunct Senior Research Fellow School of Public Health, La Trobe University http://www.medreach.com.au VOIP: +61 (03) 9029 0634; Mobile +61 (04) 1918 1910 _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.3/395 - Release Date: 7/21/2006 _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk
