HEALTHMonitor produced by Media Monitors ACT Pty Ltd distributed by Health Communication Network Limited Issue No. 1005 - Monday, July 19, 1999 PRINT MEDIA SUMMARY THE AUSTRALIAN Amanda Hodge p6 Heroin hot-spots pray for church as lifesaver. Community Campaign for Heroin Reform spokesperson Andrew Fitzroy said the Melbourne-based drug reform centre is currently in talks with two churches looking at setting up a safe injecting room in Collingwood. (HM190700) Luke McIlveen p5 Hospital ills due to casualty �cloggers�. Former AMA director of health services Harry Nespolon said yesterday poor treatment in public hospitals is not due to inadequate funding but due to patients with minor conditions �clogging� up the system. (HM190701) Catherine p4 Question marks plague Kemp scheme. The Federal Armitage Government�s plans to introduce means of measuring a child�s ability to read and write have experienced more set-backs, with suspicion, technical problems and marked resistance causing the test to come to a halt. A National Literacy and Numeracy Plan for schools, which was decided upon over ten years ago, still hasn�t been fully implemented. (HM190702) THE FINANCIAL REVIEW Erin Sharp p6 Fischer says sorry. In his farewell message as Acting Prime Minister, Tim Fischer last night announced an apology to Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, but stressed that his apology was in his personal capacity and not as acting leader of Australia. (HM190703) THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Linda Doherty p2 Health cash rise �smoke and mirrors�. The NSW Opposition and the AMA have responded to funding increases and the allocation of $42 million to hospital services as a �drop in the ocean�, claiming the extra funding is a token gesture as most area health services overspent last year. (HM190704) THE AGE Darren Gray pB4 While heroin grabs the headlines, tobacco prospers. Tobacco kills 18,000 people each year compared to the 600 heroin deaths annually, with a recent survey conducted by the Vic Department of Human Services finding 65 per cent of secondary students have smoked cigarettes, 93.3 per cent have tried alcohol while only 2.8 per cent say they have tried drugs such as heroin. (HM190705) Maree Curtis pB4 Parenting - the hardest job. Australian Parent Educators Association president and author of Raising Happy Kids Michael Grose says bringing up children to be positive and adaptable is just as important as keeping them physically healthy. (HM190706) pC4 Grey Army on the march. The Grey Army, an organisation established to create jobs for those aged over 45, commenced operations in Vic last week, following success. (HM190707) THE CANBERRA TIMES p3 Researchers hope to revolutionise diabetics� lives. Researchers at the Australian National University are experimenting with methods to treat diabetes by eliminating the need for insulin injections by replacing the damaged insulin- producing tissue with new tissue. (HM190708) p3 Warning on storing vaccines. A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia suggests Australia�s high rate of infectious diseases may be due to poorly stored vaccines, including some which have been mistakenly frozen. (HM190709) Verona Burgess p3 Children benefit from latest ACT funding grants. The ACT Government has announced a $10,000 program to teach personal safety to young children living in Alawah, Bega and Currong flats. (HM190710) p3 Doctors inject venom into debate on AMA leadership. Australian Medical Association president David Brand remains in dispute with former AMA president Bruce Shepherd as ballot papers have been sent out to AMA members for a second extraordinary general meeting over AMA leadership. (HM190711) Barbara Booth p9 Joining hands for the trees. Article claims that around 85 per cent of the WA population is against the WA Government�s forests policy. (HM190712) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Cathy O�Leary p13 Positive cancer test a shock. The first of five reports on cancer prevention and treatment, details the story of 35-year-old Fiona Coll who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin�s lymphoma six months ago. (HM190713) Francesca Hodge p40 Survey weeds out illegal smoke sales. A recent sting operation in Perth has shown 50 per cent of retailers are illegally selling cigarettes to children. (HM190714) p6 Mother says police knew of drug deal. Article claims police demonstrated carelessness when they did not respond to a tip-off by a woman who knew of a drug deal set to take place. (HM190715) p7 Father tells of diary link. Doug Stewart, father of 19-year-old heroin overdose victim Tracy Stewart, discusses finding the name of known drug dealer Fay Wilson in his daughter�s diary, revealing details of how much Tracy bought and paid for drugs from Wilson. (HM190716) Michael p6 Nowhere left to hide from drug evil. Article Southwell discusses 38-year-old mother of three Fay Wilson who sells heroin from her home, and continues to do so despite police knowledge of her activities. (HM190717) THE COURIER MAIL p12 In sickness and in health - disabled aids. Article discusses a University of Southern Qld development called the Eyebrow Mouse which allows people with severe physical disabilities to operate a computer mouse with their eyebrows; French medical research suggesting there is no risk of addiction from drinking moderate levels of coffee; and Columbia University research showing that adolescents with major depression or who abuse drugs or alcohol have up to 25 per cent more chance of attempting suicide. (HM190718) p2 Beattie help. Qld Premier Peter Beattie has announced his support for AMA president David Brand�s battle to fight off a leadership challenge from former AMA president Bruce Shepherd. (HM190719) Wayne Smith p7 Truck drivers� suicide rate 10 times the norm. A report by the Transport Workers Union Superannuation Fund suggests truck drivers are committing suicide at 10 times the national average. (HM190720) THE HERALD SUN Glenn Mitchell p12 Hospital chaos to worsen. The Vic Government is currently fighting health unions in four different disputes, with the potential to affect all metropolitan and country hospitals, the blood bank, community health centres, the Royal District Nursing Service, dental health, linen services, geriatric centres and centres caring for the intellectually disabled. (HM190721) Jen Kelly p10 Club death drug warning. Dancers in Sydney�s nightclubs are being sold the deadly amphetamine Blue Nitro which they are believing to be ecstasy. The new drug is believed to be responsible for the death of a young man who collapsed on the dance floor of the Sublime Club in Sydney on Saturday. Police warned clubs about the circulation of the drug following the collapse, with the only information that it was being sold for $35 per phial. (HM190722) p80 Arthritis treatment available. The Avenue�s Hospital Orthopaedic Committee chairman Stephen McMahon says arthritis is the most common cause of disability in Australia. (HM190723) p102 Treatment with lasers. Article discusses the benefits and developments of laser vision correction. (HM190724) p82 Liposuction beats fat. Laser Surgery Institute of Melbourne medical director Cynthia Weinstein says the ideal body shape is often unattainable through diet and exercise, hence the popularity of liposuction to remove fat cells from fatty deposits. (HM190725) p101 Drug brochures. The Royal Women�s Hospital has released a brochure providing information for pregnant and breastfeeding women about prescribed drugs. (HM190726) p101 Volunteer�s plea. Royal Melbourne Hospital�s diabetes department is seeking volunteers to help with research into recent advances in diabetes treatment. (HM190727) p80 State of the Hart. Hart and Hart Fabrications have developed the Raincatcher, a water filtration system that diverts pollutants. (HM190728) Peter Coster p19 A street paved in despair. Article discusses the increasing prevalence of drug users on city streets, particularly Smith St Collingwood. (HM190729) Sarah Hudson p102 Heirs to ill health. Article discusses the study of family trees allowing for the prevention of diseases which may have affected previous generations, providing information leading to preventative action. (HM190730) p82 Change of emphasis. Article discusses the increasing popularity of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. (HM190731) THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Tim Hilferty p6 18-hour wait for sick girl. A woman who took her six-month old daughter to Gosford Hospital suffering from bronchialitis had to wait for 18 hours in the emergency ward before a bed was found for the girl. (HM190732) p7 Shepherd�s AMA push �undermining�. AMA president David Brand has labelled former president Bruce Shepherd�s push to regain the leadership as undermining existing conservative leaders, likening Shepherd�s campaign to the �Joh for Canberra� political campaign. (HM190733) p17 Dye mix-up doctor tries to return to work at hospital. The doctor responsible for inadvertently injecting 22 patients with nerve-destroying dye was found back at work last month, despite being asked to withdraw from practice while an investigation determined how the incidents occurred. (HM190734) THE HOBART MERCURY p2 Career women�s lifestyle is risky. A British study has shown young women are prepared to risk their health and sacrifice their friends and family in order to get ahead at work. (HM190735) p7 Patient visit probe. Royal Hobart Hospital and the University of Tas are conducting a study into the number of unplanned patient readmissions to hospital. (HM190736) MAJOR MEDIA RELEASES University of Sydney From farm to palate, changes through the food chain dissected. The University of Sydney says genetically-modified foods and agricultural restructuring are two of the main topics to be discussed at a conference being put on by the Agri- Food Network. (HM190737) Minister Assisting Government acts on nuclear review. Minister the Minister for Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Scott has Defence Bruce Scott announced that work will begin immediately on assessing the impact of the UK nuclear tests on the health of Australian participants. (HM190738) Federal Employment, Long term unemployment - June 1999. Federal Workplace Relations Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business and Small Business Minister Peter Reith has welcomed the fall in the Minister Peter Reith long term unemployment rate saying that they reflect Australia�s strong economic performance and achievements in creating a more flexible labour market. (HM190739) The Australian Physical disability - how many are affected? how Institute of Health is it defined? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Welfare says more than one in ten Australians reported one or more physical impairments or disabling conditions. (HM190740) Federal Aged Care Crackdown on poor quality nursing homes. Federal Minister Bronwyn Aged Care Minister Bronwyn Bishop has called on Bishop the Senate to pass new legislation aimed at improving care standards in Australia�s nursing homes and hostels. (HM190741) ATSIC ATSIC relaunches to cutting edge of cyberspace. ATSIC has overhauled its Internet site with state- of-the-art design and technology, including video and audio plug-ins. (HM190742) The Australian Food Consumers hungry for information on GM food - and Grocery Council research finds. The Australian Food and Grocery Council says the latest research shows that consumers don�t want to be swayed by scare- mongering about gene modified food and want more information. (HM190743) Federal Shadow 72,616 bankruptcies a shameful legacy of the first Justice Minister three years of Howard Government. Federal Shadow Duncan Kerr Justice Minister Duncan Kerr says the latest bankruptcy figures confirm that the Howard Government is making it harder for Australians to stay financially afloat. (HM190744) Vic Health and Aged Victoria backs up with extra grants for nurses - Care Minister Rob Knowles. Vic Health and Aged Care Minister Rob Knowles 14/7 Knowles has announced the Vic Government will contribute an extra $1.2 million to a project to help prevent and reduce back injuries among public hospital nurses. (HM190745) Vic Youth and Victoria shows way in how to help infants at risk Community Services - Napthine. Victorian Youth and Community Services Minister Denis Minister Denis Napthine has launches three reports Napthine 14/7 on the High Risk Infants Service Quality Initiatives Project at Melbourne zoo which are a response to national interest in protecting infants and toddlers at risk of abuse or neglect. (HM190746) Vic Finance Minister Victorian water prices frozen until 2001. Vic Roger Hallum 15/7 Finance Minister Roger Hallum has announced a two- year water price freeze which will result in a further 4.5 per cent real reduction in water prices. (HM190747) Vic Health and Aged New compliance dates ease food business concerns - Care Minister Rob Knowles. Vic Health and Aged Care Minister Rob Knowles 15/7 Knowles has announced there are new timelines for businesses to register Food Safety Programs. (HM190748) Human Services, Vic Andrew Gaze�s back!! Basketball champ�s background 14/7 can help our nurses. Australian basketball hero Andrew Gaze is helping to launch a project to prevent Vic hospital nurses from receiving back injuries. (HM190749) Vic Health and Aged Hospital doctors commended for bargaining outcome. Care Minister Rob Vic Health and Aged Care Minister Rob Knowles has Knowles 15/7 announced doctors working in Vic�s public hospitals have agreed to a salary increase of 9 per cent over three years. (HM190750) 12th International Carotenoid symposium. Australia is set to host Carotenoid Symposium the 12th International Carotenoid Symposium next 16/7 week which will see over 250 academics, scientists and key speakers focus on carotenoids. (HM190751) ELECTRONIC MEDIA SUMMARY 18/7 2UE 1000 Health needs to be stabilised. NSW Health Minister Craig Knowles has announced the use of State Government funds to stabilise the health system, claiming changes need to be made in order to take funds from administrative services to boost frontline services. Knowles says that encouraging old practices will lead to a serious deterioration of the health system in 20 years� time, adding that people still remained convinced that they can be admitted to hospitals should they need them, despite added pressure on health services to treat a larger number of people each year due to increased life expectancy. Intvs: NSW Health Minister Craig Knowles. (Dur: 8.47) (HM190752) 16/7 2RN 0900 A new counselling service for recovering. Clinical psychologist and family therapist Sandra Neil discusses the introduction of a new course called �Living with trauma and serious injury� by the Satir Centre in Melbourne. Neil says the course is designed to help people recover emotionally after suffering from a serious injury or illness, helping patients to make the mental transition from hospital treatment to home care. Intvs: Sandra Neil, clinical psychologist and family therapist; Maria Macarthy, attended the course. (Dur: 23.00) (HM190753) 16/7 2RN 0600 The tobacco war. Action on Smoking and Health director Clive Bates discusses an Imperial Cancer Research Fund report which investigates the commercial success of Marlboro cigarettes, covering allegations regarding company additives, which includes the use of a purer form of nicotine which encouraged free-basing (that is, changing the chemical form of nicotine to increase addiction. Intv: Clive Bates, director, Action on Smoking and Health. (Dur: 8.30) (HM190754) 16/7 3RN 1800 Veterans seeking entitlement. Veterans seeking entitlements. Australian servicemen who witnessed Britain�s nuclear testing at Marilinga continue the fight for Federal Government entitlements, despite a Government report on the health effects of exposure to atomic testing failing to link the tests in the 1960s with the later development of cancer. Defence Minister John Moore has launched two new investigations, with veterans calling for the same entitlements as their New Zealand counterparts, saying they cannot wait for more reports to be conducted. Intvs: Rick Johnston, president, Nuclear Veterans Association; Major General Peter Philips, RSL president; Rowan Atherton, Lawyer. (Dur: 3.18) (HM190755) OTHER PRINT ARTICLES 17/7 Australian Liberal premiers face defeat on health p4 17/7 Australian Pain relief should be a basic right p8E 17/7 Australian Boost for detection rate p8E 17/7 Australian An argument that cuts both ways p28 17/7 Australian Prohibitive costs threaten practicum p14E 17/7 Australian Kung-fu kicks in as fitness vogue p10 17/7 Australian New compo hope for nuclear guinea pigs p10 17/7 Australian States push for health means test p1 17/7 Financial Talking a lot of hot air p4 Review 17/7 Sydney Morning Look after the patients not the p44 Herald bureaucrats 17/7 Sydney Morning Mobile phone cancer risk concealed p5 Herald 17/7 Sydney Morning A national health summit p44 Herald 17/7 Sydney Morning Sick and tired p35NE Herald 17/7 Sydney Morning The darkness within p39 Herald 17/7 Age Bitter pill for Victoria�s health staff p10 17/7 Age Hospitals on brink of chaos p10 17/7 Age New drug centre to be a first p3 17/7 Age Facing the quiet crisis p7 17/7 Age Girl gets a heart against her will p19 17/7 Times Cuts take a lifeline from new nurses pC4 17/7 Daily Telegraph Mayors back drug centre p19 17/7 Daily Telegraph Study of nuclear veterans p15 17/7 Daily Telegraph Transport workers claim 300pc p2 17/7 Daily Telegraph Sick and tired p11 17/7 Daily Telegraph Drinkers be warned p7 17/7 Daily Telegraph The Rolls Royce of cures p33 17/7 Daily Telegraph Cost of dying makes health crisis worse p10 17/7 Daily Telegraph Medicare levy must be raised p12 17/7 Herald Sun Shoddy places face closure p12 17/7 Herald Sun A word to the wise p52 17/7 Herald Sun X-Ray eyes p50 17/7 Herald Sun Medical matters p51 17/7 Herald Sun Our homes of shame p20 17/7 Herald Sun Nursing homes funds fear p12 17/7 Herald Sun Menus fail to deliver p12 17/7 Herald Sun Urgent talks on health row p4 17/7 Courier Mail Alcohol producers fight warning labels p3 17/7 Courier Mail Fines soar for fraud on elderly p8 17/7 Courier Mail Careers in aged care pE1 17/7 Courier Mail Public invited to see new facilities p16 17/7 Courier Mail Prince Charles hospital articles p16 17/7 Courier Mail Crying over unspilt milk p7 17/7 Courier Mail Angry blood shot p8 17/7 Advertiser Mother�s apathy �absoloutely devastating� p3 (Adelaide) 17/7 Hobart Mercury The ultimate gift p31 18/7 Sunday Mail �Unhealthy� jet ruled out for 60 p9 18/7 Sunday Mail Call to ban cigs at work p24 18/7 Sunday Times Motor project under gas-leak cloud p19 18/7 Sunday Age Exhausted workers are time bombs p4 18/7 Sunday Age Killer on the job: our tired workers p1 18/7 Sunday Canberra Cellulose Valley: the alternative p30 Times medicine capital 18/7 Sunday Canberra Look on me as a diabetic, Dreadful p26 Times Warning 18/7 Sunday Herald Crook old days are gone p43 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Letters to the Editor p42 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Vets fight the enemy within p46 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Aussies undecided on �Frankenfoods� p20 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Give me a break p5 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Yoko helps with a song p6 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Dad puts it down on paper p11 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Persistent dream rewarded p10 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Laws put donors on notice p10 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Longest serving doctor says time to wind p13 Sun down 18/7 Sunday Herald Health service war escalates p13 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Medicine is in the mail p24 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Deadly strain of flu moves closer p24 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Call for ban on smokes at work p25 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Verteran�s bid for truth p7 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Feet tell your future p27 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald Battling the deadly taboo p28 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald More young take sickies p29 Sun 18/7 Sunday Herald A silent epidemic p32 Sun 18/7 Sunday Hospital funding diverted p3 Telegraph 18/7 Sunday A cure for our health crisis p142 Telegraph 18/7 Sun Herald Health gets $42m cash transfusion p7 18/7 Sun Herald Hospitals� woes due to many bugs p42 19/7 Australian Howard�s infertile family policies p12 19/7 Australian Let science be the judge p12 19/7 Courier Mail Medical monopoly p10 19/7 Hobart Mercury Warnings unhealthy: brewers p9 19/7 Hobart Mercury Nursing jobs p16 19/7 West Australian Deputy PM proffers an apology p11 19/7 Daily Telegraph Vaccine risk warning p9 HEALTHMonitor is produced by Kim Biedrzycki Transcripts, clippings, video and audio tapes, further information. 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