A timely media statement from the Minister

Please do everything to support keeping fluoride in water supplies-it is safe and most ethical means of community prevention of dental decay http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/getting-facts-fluoride

Physicians Spending Less Time with Patients

"When speed is of the essence, patience, curiosity, and compassion can cease to be virtues. Instead they often become expensive liabilities that must be weeded out." The above line describes the current practice reality with target orientated healthcare overtaking the true essence of healthcare systems, which is to act as the environment to ensure better well being. Please read the article below which I found really interesting. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/09/a-hazard-of-impatient-medicine/279270/

The Centre for Bioethics and Human Dignity

Hey Everyone I found this link to a wonderful site that covers a wide range of ethical scenarios; some of which we have been talking about through the course so far. Its got recordings, case discussion and is categorised into different areas. Plese have a look if you have a chance http://cbhd.org/resources/case-studies An example from the page regarding an adolescent -whole scenario explained http://cbhd.org/content/adolescent-confidentially-uneasy-truce

Ethics-The Heart of Healthcare-David Seedhouse

The hospital librarian recommended this book for reading which covers different areas of health when it comes to ethics. The book hasn't dissapointed and identifies ethicals situations, provides analysis and is a sound basis for practical ethical decision making. I would recommend fellow course participants to read this if they have an opportunity Cheers Arish