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Perversity, Futility, Jeopardy | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. Perversity, Futility, Jeopardy. December 1, 2014. December 1, 2014. It’s time] to move public discourse beyond extreme, intransigent postures.”. I’ve been re-reading Albert Hirschman’s excellent book The Rhetoric of Reaction. He argues that opposition to a progressive idea predictably falls into one of three categories:. 8220;Your idea will backfire and have the opposite effect.”. 8211; A Hirschman. Example: plain packs will increase smoking rates. Example: ...
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May | 2015 | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. May 20, 2015. For healthcare providers looking to review their policies on same-gender care, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has helpfully suggested wording along the following lines (to be adapted as appropriate for the local context):. We will prioritise requests for same-gender care where possible for people with specific religious or cultural needs and for people who have experienced trauma. A Harkness at Harvard. On Health Ju...
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Regulation | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. Mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners. December 3, 2014. December 10, 2014. I’m pleased to share our latest paper on mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners, published in the Internal Medicine Journal. You can read the full paper here: Mandatory reporting of impaired medical practitioners. From Gentleman’s Club to Risk-based Regulation. A Harkness at Harvard. On Health Justice Partnerships. On Health Justice Partnerships.
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From Gentleman’s Club to Risk-based Regulation | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. From Gentleman’s Club to Risk-based Regulation. July 11, 2015. July 11, 2015. I didn’t realise how much of a medical regulation geek I am until Marty Chamberlain. Sent me a copy of his new book “ Medical Regulation, Fitness to Practice and Revalidation. As soon as the manuscript hit my mailbox, I cleared my schedule, made a pot of Earl Grey tea, and curled up on the couch as happily as if I was in possession of a new novel by Hannah Kent. But there is hope: ...
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ABCs of social media law for Drs | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. ABCs of social media law for Drs. November 30, 2014. December 2, 2014. As a doctor, social media offers wonderful opportunities to learn, share and connect. But please remember that your professional responsibilities follow you on-line. The simplest way to stay safe from a medico-legal perspective is to remember your ABCs:. A is for advertising. Be honest and fair. B is for boundaries. Be respectful and professional. C is for confidentiality. Notify me of ne...
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Eye2theLongRun: July 2015
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Beyond first appearances. Brent Wheeler Group Limited. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Difficult “compassionate” numbers from Greece. Reform to the Greek pension scheme was a major sticking point in recent “negotiations” Some facts about the previous Greek pension system:. 1 The average Greek pension equates to 95% of final salary, compared to an average 40% for Europe. 2 Employees could retire and get the pension at age 55 if their occupation was deemed arduous. 3 Hairdressing was deemed an arduous profession.
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Eye2theLongRun: September 2014
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Beyond first appearances. Brent Wheeler Group Limited. Monday, September 29, 2014. This graph says plenty…. Labour’s General Election vote since 1938 thanks to David Farrar. Best score since 1938 was the capitalist Labour Govt of 1984 –1990. 1938 – 1984 is how long it took to cripple the economy enough to get that turnaround. As the overall benefits of the “model” slid down so did the vote. Monday, September 22, 2014. Classic from the textbook–Election 2014. The Signal and the Noise. Yes – very lik...
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Eye2theLongRun: June 2015
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Beyond first appearances. Brent Wheeler Group Limited. Sunday, June 14, 2015. And you seriously expect me to believe in regulation…? A grand scale freak show for the dysfunctional. The Federal Marching Band. By Brian T. Majeski. Editor, The Music Trades (Wall Street Journal). Ran celebratory headlines: "President Taft At Baldwin Piano Plant Opening," or "Clinton Says Playing Music Made Me President.". Image by David Gothard. In 2007 the Federal Trade Commission launched a broad and far-fetched price-fixi...
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Eye2theLongRun: October 2014
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Beyond first appearances. Brent Wheeler Group Limited. Thursday, October 30, 2014. Losses Dont Save Lives. We know that “framing” – how issues are presented - has an indelible impact on how they are perceived and often on subsequent behaviour. If they are framed in a misleading manner misleading conclusions may be drawn and resulting behaviour perverse. The high rate is unacceptably high, absolute tragedy for those affected and has unnecessarily brutal results. Running at a profit offers the resources to...
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Media | mariebismark
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Public health, patient voice, good governance. Nurses still reluctant to dob in doctors despite mandatory reporting. Melissa Davey, 11 September 2014, The Guardian. Drunk surgeons, addicted anaesthetists: dobbing in a doctor. Harriet Alexander and Kate Hagan, 11 September 2014, Sydney Morning Herald. A conversation that needs to continue. Melissa Sweet, Crikey, 21 April 2013. Surge in complaints prompts three-strikes call for doctors. Julia Medew, Sydney Morning Herald, 12 April 2013. Follow me on Twitter.
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