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December
2011.
OLDER
DRIVERS
Recently
there have been a lot of accidents involving older drivers.
As a result this has there has been much publicity and raised
the subject of driver testing for older drivers.
What we forget is that a large number of older drivers got
their licences many years ago, long before automatic vehicles.
And they have had no instructions on driving an automatic.
Subsequently many brake with their left foot, not knowing
any better.
This
is why many get into trouble. Recently there have been 2 cases
that I know of where both older drivers claimed their foot
had got stuck! Why? Obviously braking with their left!
How
many times have you followed a car and seen the brake lights
coming on and off while the car is still accelerating? Obviously
driving with their left foot on the brake! Also a no no!
My personal experience. I was in Southport recently and as
I was crossing in front of a parked car I could hear the engine
roaring loudly. I went to the driver's door to see what the
problem was. The driver, an older gentleman, wound his widow
down and said, "my foot has got stuck." I looked
and could see he had his left foot on the brake and his right
on the accelorator. I explained to him what he was doing was
causing the problem and that one SHOULD
NEVER, EVER BRAKE WITH THEIR LEFT FOOT.
SO PLEASE - OLDER DRIVER OR NOT.
IN AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE NEVER EVER BRAKE WITH YOUR LEFT FOOT!
Many older drivers are good safe drivers having been on the
road for many years. They drive defensively and look well
ahead. They anticipate and are always on the lookout for the
unexpected. No mobile phones, texting or the like while driving.
My
Dad lived to 99 and drove till he was 98 and was still just
so alert. I remember when he was a passenger with me, he was
always still alert, and never missed a thing. Years of experience
helped him as a driver. And he never failed to surprise me
as to what he did see and notice of other drivers.
And remember, please, no talking
on mobiles or texting whilst driving. Talking on
a mobile while driving is as bad as driving under the influence.
I
have mentioned this here because I feel if it helps one person
to drive better and safer, and be less likely to cause an
accident, it has served its purpose.
Remember, the life you save maybe your own!
Thank you for reading and understanding.
Editor.
Ex -Police Traffic Sergeant.
December
2011.
June
24, 2011
Save
Your Rebate Campaign
Are
you aware your Private Health Insurance Rebate is under threat?
In the 2011 Budget the government confirmed it
is pushing ahead with the 2009 Budget measure to means-test
the 30% Rebate on Private Health Insurance.
The
proposed policy change introduces three ‘Private Health
Insurance Incentive Tiers’ based on income thresholds.
For low and middle-income earners, the existing 30% Rebate
will remain in place, however singles earning over $80,000
or couples earning over $160,000 will receive a lower rebate
if they choose to hold private health cover, but will face
a higher surcharge if they choose not to hold private health
cover, as a result of the increase in the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
You
may be aware that the AHIA recently released the Deloitte
Report into the economic impact of the Gillard Government’s
plan to means-test the 30% Rebate.
According
to the Government, the means-testing is meant to target the
well-off but the Deloitte Report shows that as health fund
members drop or downgrade their cover, health insurance will
become more expensive for everyone.
The
AHIA has developed a simple rebate calculator to find out
what your current private health insurance rebate is worth
and how much you may have to pay if the rebate is means-tested.
The
AHIA, on behalf of its members, is actively lobbying the government
to help keep the 30% Rebate. If you are concerned about the
effect means-testing the 30% Rebate will have on our health
system you can support the campaign by signing our online
Save Your Rebate petition calling on your Federal Member of
Parliament to reject the means-test.
Click
here to sign the petition
24/06/11
Breakthrough test offers
opportunities for cancer doctors
Gold
Coast cancer patients could have a better chance of beating
the disease following a medical seminar at Paradise Point
last weekend.
Doctors
at the seminar were told of a breakthrough new blood test
that can help with targeted treatment of a range of cancers.
Dr
Joachim Fluhrer, Director of Genostics Australia, told the
doctors: “The early detection of circulating tumour cells
(CTCs) in a patient’s blood can give us a much better
chance to target and treat many cancers successfully.”
Dr
David Richards from the Being Alive medical centre in Mudgeereba
attended the seminar.
“Stem
cell research and genomics is the greatest advance in health
care since Louis Pasteur discovered bacteria,” he said.
Dr
Richard was among 14 doctors from across Queensland and New
South Wales who attended the seminar at the new Salacia Waters
development at Paradise Point. Management at Salacia Waters
donated the complex theatre for the event.
Dr
Michael Artmann, from Beechmont, said, “The new genetic
testing for cancer patients is fabulous because it show what
treatments work and what doesn’t. This is cheaper and
less stressful for patients in the long run.”
Dr
Fluhrer told attendees that the testing involves determining
the numbers of circulating tumour cells in a patient’s
bloodstream.
“CTCs
have a wealth of clinical information in the evaluation of
a tumour’s progression, prediction of long-term prognosis,”
he said. “They also give us the chance to identify those
patients who are likely to respond to particular treatments.”
Dr
Peter McLaren noted, “This emerging technological testing
for cancer patients is worth watching closely and may show
promise in the future.”
The
educational seminar was organised by the Grace Gawler Institute
of Integrated Cancer Solutions based on the Gold Coast. The
not-for-profit Institute assists patients with an integrated
approach to cancer management as well as provide evidence-based
information to both to the public and to cancer specialists.
“We
act as guides to help patients navigate the complex cancer
maze, this involves collaborating closely with doctors and
oncologists,” says Institute Director Grace Gawler.
Grace
Gawler learned about CTC research in Europe and has been involved
with educating medical practitioners about the testing system.
Doctors
can obtain more information about the seminar and the CTC
tests for cancer patients from the Grace Gawler Institute
for Integrated Cancer Solutions.
Web
site Click
here by email to institute@gracegawler.com
or by phone to 07 5577 2997.
FOR SALE
Equipment for
a six doctor practice for sale
All
Enquiries to 0418 589 007
6 doctor asset register
Packed and ready for installation
Computers
1.
IBM computer Firewall - Linux
2. IBM Xenon Server with UPS - in a Black steel rack mounted
case -
client / server suite
3. 8 x PC's
(All the PC's all loaded with Windows XP pro & Office)
UPS X 6
Tape backup unit
10 x Monitors - flat screen LCDs
Computer
Licences
Totalcare
- 7 licences & paid up support
7 database licences
Medical Objects Server version
MS
SQL Small business Server - 10 user licences
Windows
XP professional - 10 user licences
Backup
Exec - 1 x small business licence
Medical
Director - Annual paid until March 2010.
Trend
anti-viral licences x 10
Printers
HP
Laser Jet 4300N - Reception
Lexmark T630/32 x 6 - each with 4X hightower multi-use bins
SUB
TOTAL VALUE - $115,700
Medical Equipment $40,000
Spirometers
- Pony
Minato
ECG's
- Fukada
Delta
Mobile
Halogen Lights with stands X 2 - Heine
Plaster
saws - Stryker
Fenn
Autoclave/Sterilizer
HC Siltex
Instruments
- assorted general equipment - extensive
Vaccine
Refrigerator - Thermoline 4000
Dewar
x 10 litre for liquid nitrogen with a ladle and extractors
Brymill
Cryogun x 1
SPECIAL
MEDICAL $2,000
Medical
Stainless steel trolleys X 2
Mayo table X 1
O2 reducing valve and trolley for cylinder
Wheelchair - stainless steel
ASSORTED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT $5,000
Welch
Allyn consoles x 2
Welch Allyn rechargeable hand pieces x 6
Assorted stethoscopes
Drip stand
Eye equipment inc Algerbrush x 2
Scales x 6
Baby scales with stand
CONSUMABLES
extensive $50,000
-
Inc vaccines (non-government)
- Inc sterilization packs, stamping equipment
- Various cleaning products
Various medical items including dressings, sutures etc
SUB
TOTAL VALUE $97,000
Associated
General Electrical $22,000
NEC
Phone System PABX
2 Master Key stations
Answering Cards - Network Card - supporting
11 x normal key stations
Full cabling including Cat 6 for computers
Fully monitored Back to Base Bosch security system with -
2 x keypads with 1 x siren and1 x strobe
Photocopier Kyocera
Fax
Scanner for Documents
Furnishings
$30,000
1.
Brown Corduroy tub chairs for reception/office x 20
Upholstered tub chairs ($600 each new)
2. Brown Master Medical chairs x 4
3. Office - Blue receptionist chairs x 2 new
4. Green/blue master medical chairs x 2
5. Blue patent with arms x 12
Green armless x 3
Procedure room - armless x2
Black/armless X 3
Stools - Procedure room x 2
Shelving
fixed steel x 2 self supporting
2
lockable metal filing cabinets.
OFFICE
FURNISHINGS $32,000
1 x cypress Pine desk
2 x Tasmanian Oak Desks
3 x Green laminate over timber desks
2 x Tasmanian Oak upholstered bed/cabinet combined
6 x Timber raised beds with drawers
2 x Under bed cabinets - antique
2 x Hallway drug cabinets - antique
2 x Ritter beds, steel with upholstery for Procedure room.
Other:
Reception table
Reception magazine trolley
Ladder x 2, 1 small, 1 large
OFFICE
SUB-TOTAL $82,000
SUNDRY ITEMS $2,000
Vacuum
Cleaners x 1
Cleaning equipment
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
Sandwich
Toaster
Refrigerator staff x 400ltre
Mini bar fridge
Crockery/cutlery
TOTAL
VALUE: $297,700
All Enquiries to 0418 589 007
The following is very important!
Please read and if tempted to order
on line I respectfully suggest you think again!
Many of these people have been sending out Spam in our name
to try and give themselves credibility.
Even though this is an American Article
it is applicable to
all Australians!
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) said
it now lists more than 5,000 Internet drug outlets as Not
Recommended. These sites have been found to be out of compliance
with pharmacy laws established in the United States to protect
public health.
"There
is a common misconception that prescription medications purchased
from any Web site calling itself a pharmacy are safe,"
says NABP President Gary A. Schnabel, RN, RPh.
"Patients
have grown to trust prescription medications in the US because
the manufacturing and supply systems are tightly regulated
to ensure safety. What many patients fail to realize, however,
is that when buying medications from unknown sources online,
those safeguards vanish, and the odds of getting counterfeit
or substandard medication rise substantially."
Of
the 5,008 sites listed as Not Recommended:
*More
than 75% (4,029) dispense drugs without a valid prescription.
*More
than half (2,762) accept a brief online questionnaire in place
of a prescription. To be valid, and to ensure patient safety,
a prescription must be based on a legitimate patient-practitioner
relationship that has included a face-to-face physical examination.
*Nearly
25% (1,327) post a physical address located outside the US.
*Nearly
half (2,436) do not provide any physical address. According
to the World Health Organization, more than 50% of medicines
purchased over the Internet from sites that conceal their
physical address are counterfeit.
*Nearly
20% (956) do not have secure sites that protect patients'
personal and financial information.
We
thank Security ProNews
for this report.
Manager
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