Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: March 2002

[Denise Hynd]

Dear Helen and concerned others,   Also the editor's resaponse  has ignored the impact of the ANF uncritically publishing data is to endorse it in the minds of many readers I feel they (ANF) has not only an ethical but a professional responsibility to not just spread "research" but to only reprint that which is valid research let alone in support of programs such as BFHI which ANF has stated to be supportive. To uncritically repeat contradictory reports is (I feel) stipid at best for a professional orgaisation! Denise   ----- Original Message ----- From: Graham & Helen To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 6:12 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fw: March 2002 I received the exact response as Denise from the ANJ (below) - I don't think any of us are against debating "differing views" on child health subjects but this one doesn't come into that category.  I think the WHO and "Baby Friendly" initiatives which are widely endorsed and promote unrestricted,demand breastfeeding are beyond being labelled as a "differing view" in 2003.   Helen     Dear Helen, Thank you very much for taking the trouble to write. I appreciate your comments. The ANJ, like most nursing and medical journals, features many research articles on a variety of topics. The aim is not to support or refute the research articles featured, but to draw attention to the fact that the research has been done and, as in this case, allow debate on the matters brought up. As with most topics, there are differing views on child health and I will be publishing comments that disagree with the Nikolpopoulou research in the May ANJ.   Yours sincerely Steven Harulow Editor Australian Nursing Journal Ph: (03) 9652 0506 It is interesting how differently things are seen through different eyes/minds? see below ANJ's Editor perspective on the (uncritical) reporting of "research" Denise ----- Original Message ----- From: ANJ To: Denise Hynd Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 8:38 PM Subject: Re: March 2002 Dear Denise, Thank you very much for taking the trouble to write. I appreciate your comments. The ANJ, like most nursing and medical journals, features many research articles on a variety of topics. The aim is not to support or refute the research articles featured, but to draw attention to the fact that the research has been done and, as in this case, allow debate on the matters brought up. As with most topics, there are differing views on child health and I will be publishing comments that disagree with the Nikolpopoulou research in the May ANJ.   Yours sincerely, Steven Harulow Editor Australian Nursing Journal Ph: (03) 9652 0506 Fax: (03) 9652 0567 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   **************************************************************************************************** PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and any attachments may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the intended recipient.  Any unauthorised use of this material is prohibited.  If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the message and any attachments.   Opinions expressed in this message are those of the sender and do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Nursing Federation (Federal Office).  The ANF does not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage that may result from reliance on, or the use of, the information contained in this message and any attachments.   The Australian Nursing Federation (Federal Office) operates in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1998. 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It is time that ANF reviewed all their publications and activities to ensure that they be consistent and maintain the organisation's espousal support for evidence based programmess such as the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in this instance!   Yourssincerely Denise Hynd RM, RN, BApSc(Nsg Ed).