Health
The Medical Workforce Issue in New Zealand
If fewer than half of international recruits can be expected to stick around, it makes little sense to focus on increasing recruitment to solve the crisis, as if pouring more water into a leaky bucket will overcome the leaks.
Toby Rogers’ Statement to the Permanent Subcommittee
If we stop exposing children to these hazards in the first place, that would stop the epidemics of chronic illness in children. Now we must summon the political will to act.
Alcohol a Concern (But Not Abortion)
When it comes to FASD, the government is clearly signalling that the unborn child is human and has value. Yet simultaneously, Minister Dooecy voted for Labour’s extreme abortion legislation in 2020.
It’s Not Unusual, They Say
Any attempt to tell us this is usual is a smokescreen to hide the reality.
Police Tribunal Delays Ruling on Cop
Expert statements submitted in her defence, including those from physicians, argued that safety data for pregnant women and infants was lacking and that her inquiries were scientifically reasonable.
What Has the Australian Government Been Smoking?
Prohibition doesn’t work, nor does the quasi-prohibition approach of high taxes and endless red tape. The black market is now the market.
Where the Money Really Goes and How to Fix It
Claimants for injuries, in this case, ones caused by medical procedures, are usually exhausted, unwell, and financially stretched. I wonder, as well, just how fair can it be when ACC knows, consciously or not, that many will simply give up.
A Compromise Would Be a Big Mistake
Any attempt to support the bill in its present form or a compromise version which effectively deregulates genetic editing in laboratories will be a opening into an entirely uncertain and risky future.
The Dems’ Theater of the Absurd
Clearly, the Democrats have forgotten what the American people voted for – and voted against.
Political Neutrality in the Healthy Futures Act
NZDSOS urges a re-evaluation to protect free speech and professional integrity in medicine.
Research Signals Growing Support for Expanding Euthanasia
Some of those surveyed talked of the anxiety about their work and not being open with their peers or friends about their involvement.
“Generational Slaughter” in Care Homes Not Caused by a Virus
Even if the UK inquiry does manage to take on board the abuses of Do Not Resuscitate orders, the denial of healthcare and the reckless use of end-of-life drugs, there is still a question of whether it will join the final dots on this puzzle.
The QoVAX Bank Is Saved From Destruction
The QoVAX biobank deserves independent analysis by the small but growing body of researchers consciously removed from this mercenary system.
It Goes All the Way to the Top of the Medical Profession
Professor emeritus surgeon spouts anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Science Should Not Tamper With Nature
Understandably, Crichton’s novel “Prey” ends on an ominous note: “They didn’t understand what they were doing. I’m afraid that will be on the tombstone of the human race.”