URGENT NEED FOR NOMINATIONS (3 SIGNATURES) FOR DIST.11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
INCOME OF COMMITTEE ABOUT $500,000 year. ($60 /year voluntary donation)
Committee has permanent paid Exec Secretary .
For some reason TORONTO is joined with an Eastern suburb: SCARBOROUGH. Not with the Western suburb of MISSISSAUGA..
At present there are no nominations from doctors in Major Toronto Teaching Hospitals.or from Female MDs.
Elected members are well paid to attend Committee meetings: earn at least $5,000 /year.depending on paid travelling time to OMA office @ 150 Bloor St in fashionable Yorkville. (Next to large "Louis Vuitton " establishment)
Nominations must be submitted.by 5pm Wed. JAN 14. fax: 416- 340-2244 email:sharmann.grad@oma.org
So far Dist 11 Nominations committee recommended MALE DOCTORS ONLY.
DISTRICT CHAIR (1y term) Approx 41y old N/E Toronto GP Javed ALLOO MD(Queen's 1999)
DISTRICT SEC.(1 yr) Approx 53y Toronto Public Health Med.Officer Michael FINKELSTEIN BSc (Chem) (U.Waterloo )MD (U.Ottawa 1995 Magna cum laude) FRCP(C) Community Health.
DISTRICT TREASURER (1 yr) approx 73y N.Tor GP Stanley LOFSKY MD( Tor.1966)
2 DISTRICT DIRECTORS (2 yr term)
a) Approx 60y Obs/Gynae N/W Toronto Lawrence COLMAN MD (UWO 83) FRCSC (1988) Surgical
Practice restricted by CPSO to only act as a Surgical assistant
b) Approx 52y Scarborough GP who works as a Surgical assistant David ESSER MD(U.West Ont. 1987)
c) Approx.60y Scarborough GP Christopher JHU MD(Manitoba 1980) MBA
2 DISTRICT REPS to the Executive comm of the Section of GP.(2 yr term) also can attend two OMA COUNCIL MEETINGS ($5000 average payment)
1) GP Javed ALLOO (see above)
2) Approx 70y West-Toronto GP William RUSSELL MD(Dublin 71)
So far
Two Specialists
Five GPs
No females
24 Dec 2014
(Prof Antoine )MARFAN'S SYNDROME 1858-1942 TORONTO CLINIC: Prof T..J BRADLEY MD(Otago,New Zealand 1990.)
Bradley, Timothy John CPSO#: 78644
Doctor Information
Given Name:
Timothy John Surname:
Bradley
Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Male
Language Fluency: ENGLISH
Former Name: No Former Name
Gender: Male
Language Fluency: ENGLISH
Primary Practice Location
The Hospital for Sick Children
Division of Cardiology
555 University Avenue
Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Phone: (416) 813-7610
Fax: (416) 813-7547
Division of Cardiology
555 University Avenue
Toronto ON M5G 1X8
Phone: (416) 813-7610
Fax: (416) 813-7547
Current Registration
Registration Class:
Restricted
Certificate Issued On: 07 Jul 2004
Registration Status: Active Member
Effective From: 07 Jul 2004
Graduated From: University of Otago
Year of Graduation: 1990
Certificate Issued On: 07 Jul 2004
Registration Status: Active Member
Effective From: 07 Jul 2004
Graduated From: University of Otago
Year of Graduation: 1990
Specialties
| Specialty | Issued On | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | 07 Jul 2004 | CPSO Recognized Specialist |
Hospital Privileges
Hospital For Sick Children (Toronto)
University Health Network,Toronto General Hospital Site (Toronto)
University Health Network,Toronto General Hospital Site (Toronto)
22 Dec 2014
HOSPITAL BEDS London UK vs Toronto, Ont.
London UK 100+ Hosps for 8-million
Toronto,On. 12 Hosps for 3-million.METRO TORONTO ETHNIC AREAS
Top ethnic origin per Toronto neighbourhood (as designated by the City of Toronto; 2006 Census data - total responses)
- English (59): Leaside-Bennington (40%), The Beaches (39%), Rosedale-Moore Park (36%), Kingsway South (35%), Lawrence Park South (33%), Yonge-Eglinton (32.4%), Guildwood (32.3%), Birchcliffe-Cliffside (31.9%), Lawrence Park North (31.5%), Yonge-St. Clair (30.8%), Cabbagetown-South St. James Town (30.1%), North Riverdale (30.0%), East End-Danforth (29.8%), Playter Estates-Danforth (29.7%), Woodbine Corridor (29%), Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills (27.3%), Centennial Scarborough (27.1%), Princess-Rosethorn (27.0%), Casa Loma (26.8%), Cliffcrest (25.7%), Markland Wood (25.7%), Woodbine-Lumsden (25.6%), Etobicoke West Mall (25.3%), Runnymede-Bloor West Village (25.3%), etc.
- Chinese (23): Steeles (70%), Milliken (65%), Agincourt North (56%), Agincourt South-Malvern West (47.1%), Hillcrest Village (46.9%), Kensington-Chinatown (44%), Tam O’Shanter-Sullivan (38%), L’Amoreaux (37.2%), Willowdale East (36.6%), Pleasant View (36%), Bayview Woods-Steeles (34%), South Riverdale (33%), Newtonbrook East (31%), Don Valley Village (29%), Greenwood-Coxwell (22.1%), Henry Farm (21.7%), Bay Street Corridor (21%), etc.
- Italian (15): Maple Leaf (45%), Humber Summit (34.5%), Pelmo Park-Humberlea (34.2%), Yorkdale-Glen Park (33.6%), Rustic (31.1%), Downsview-Roding-CFB (30.6%), Humber Heights-Westmount (20.4%), Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (20.4%), Glenfield-Jane Heights (18%), Oakwood-Vaughan (16.8%), York University Heights (16.7%), Briar Hill-Belgravia (15%), etc.
- East Indian (15): West Humber-Clairville (33%), Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (30%), Thorncliffe Park (24%), Woburn (22%), Rouge (21.1%), Highland Creek (20.7%), Malvern (20.6%), Flemingdon Park (20%), Thistletown-Beaumond Heights (19.4%), Humbermede (19.1%), Crescent Town (19.0%), Morningside (16%), etc.
- Jewish (10): Forest Hill North (32%), Westminster-Branson (31%), Forest Hill South (29%), Bedford Park-Nortown (28%), Bathurst Manor (27%), Englemount-Lawrence (26%), Clanton Park (23%), Humewood-Cedarvale (18.2%), Lansing-Westgate (17.6%), Newtonbrook West (15%)
- Portuguese (9): Little Portugal (38%), Caledonia-Fairbank (37%), Weston-Pellam Park (34%), Keelesdale-Eglinton West (32%), Corso Italia-Davenport (31%), Trinity-Bellwoods (28%), Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (27%), Dufferin Grove (25%), Rockcliffe-Smythe (15%)
- Filipino (3): North St. James Town (17%), Ionview (16%), Kennedy Park (13%)
- Jamaican (3): Beechborough-Greenbrook (15%), Black Creek (10.0%), Mount Dennis (9.7%)
- Canadian (2): New Toronto (21%), Alderwood (19%)
- Greek (1): Broadview North (15%)
21 Dec 2014
MYTH: CONFIDENTIALITY OF ONT. MEDICAL RECORDS.
ER records can be easily "hacked" as shown by numerous reported world-wide reports.
Written records can be read by Clinic & Hospital staff. (including cleaners & porters).
The Ont College Physicians & Surgeons inspect Ont.MDs every 10 years (if over 70y every 5y). A "peer-reviewer" doctor with time to spend (paid about $1,000 a day) collecting "Trade secrets" of fellow MDs.at the same time examining charts without patients' permission.
Non-OHIP paid "Health Professionals" such as ONTARIO REGISTERED Chiropractors, Homoeopaths, Massage therapists, Naturopaths, non-hospital Physiotherapists, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners do not have the same problems.
Written records can be read by Clinic & Hospital staff. (including cleaners & porters).
The Ont College Physicians & Surgeons inspect Ont.MDs every 10 years (if over 70y every 5y). A "peer-reviewer" doctor with time to spend (paid about $1,000 a day) collecting "Trade secrets" of fellow MDs.at the same time examining charts without patients' permission.
Non-OHIP paid "Health Professionals" such as ONTARIO REGISTERED Chiropractors, Homoeopaths, Massage therapists, Naturopaths, non-hospital Physiotherapists, Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners do not have the same problems.
QUEBEC provides whole population DRUG INSURANCE: ONTARIO does not; only for Over-65y and WELFARE.
In Québec, everyone must be covered by prescription drug insurance.
Two types of insurance plans offer this coverage:
If you are eligible for a private plan, you must join that plan and provide coverage for your spouse Spouse
Two persons (of the opposite sex or the same sex) are considered spouses if they are married and have entered into a civil union, or have been living together for 12 months (separations of less than 90 days do not interrupt the 12-month period), or are living together (regardless of for how long) and together have had or have adopted a child. and children Children
Children are persons who are under age 18 or persons age 18 to 25 inclusive, are full-time students at an educational institution recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, do not have a spouse and live with their parents. Persons age 18 or over are considered children if they are spouseless, have a functional impairment that began before age 18, are not receiving last-resort financial assistance benefits, and are domiciled with someone who would exercise parental authority over them if they were a minor..
A private plan is a group insurance or employee benefit plan offering basic coverage for prescription drugs. Plans of this type are called private plans because, unlike the public plan, administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec, they are offered by private-sector companies.
Private plans are usually available through employment, in the form of group insurance, which an employer may offer to its employees as a fringe benefit. In addition, many professional orders and associations, as well as unions, make such plans available to their members.
Private plans are sometimes called healthcare plans or health insurance plans. Most private plans offer prescription drug coverage along with other services, such as paramedical services or consultations with certain health professionals (chiropractors, physiotherapists, dentists, etc.), but some offer prescription drug coverage only.
Coverage provided may vary from one private plan to another, depending on the agreement entered into between the policyholder Policyholder
A policyholder is the intermediary representing a group of people in the context of a group insurance contract. It may be an employer, a professional order or association, a union or a group of employees. and the insurance company or plan administrator.
However, in Québec, all private insurers Insurer (of persons)
A legal person that holds a permit issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers authorizing it to transact personal insurance in Québec and that assumes, in return for a premium paid, the financial consequences resulting from one or more risks specified in the contract signed by the parties. offering prescription drug insurance must fulfill minimum conditions regarding the coverage they provide and the financial participation they require of the persons they insure.
QUEBEC also more generous in paying for expensive medicine. For Hep C in ONTARIO Liver biopsy required; in Quebec not required. In OTTAWA,Ont. one standard of medicine across the river in HULL, PQ another standard.
Two types of insurance plans offer this coverage:
- the public plan Public plan
The Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan is administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec and is intended for persons who are not eligible for a private group insurance plan covering prescription drugs, for persons age 65 or over, and for recipients of last-resort financial assistance and other holders of a claim slip (carnet de réclamation). Children of persons registered for the public plan are also covered by that plan., that is, the one administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec; - private plans Private plan
Private plans are usually available in the form of group insurance or employee benefit plans. Persons may be eligible for a private plan through employment, through membership in a professional order or association, or through their spouse or parents. Persons who are eligible for a private plan are required to join that plan. (group insurance or employee benefit plans).
If you are eligible for a private plan, you must join that plan and provide coverage for your spouse Spouse
Two persons (of the opposite sex or the same sex) are considered spouses if they are married and have entered into a civil union, or have been living together for 12 months (separations of less than 90 days do not interrupt the 12-month period), or are living together (regardless of for how long) and together have had or have adopted a child. and children Children
Children are persons who are under age 18 or persons age 18 to 25 inclusive, are full-time students at an educational institution recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, do not have a spouse and live with their parents. Persons age 18 or over are considered children if they are spouseless, have a functional impairment that began before age 18, are not receiving last-resort financial assistance benefits, and are domiciled with someone who would exercise parental authority over them if they were a minor..
A private plan is a group insurance or employee benefit plan offering basic coverage for prescription drugs. Plans of this type are called private plans because, unlike the public plan, administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec, they are offered by private-sector companies.
Private plans are usually available through employment, in the form of group insurance, which an employer may offer to its employees as a fringe benefit. In addition, many professional orders and associations, as well as unions, make such plans available to their members.
Private plans are sometimes called healthcare plans or health insurance plans. Most private plans offer prescription drug coverage along with other services, such as paramedical services or consultations with certain health professionals (chiropractors, physiotherapists, dentists, etc.), but some offer prescription drug coverage only.
Coverage provided may vary from one private plan to another, depending on the agreement entered into between the policyholder Policyholder
A policyholder is the intermediary representing a group of people in the context of a group insurance contract. It may be an employer, a professional order or association, a union or a group of employees. and the insurance company or plan administrator.
However, in Québec, all private insurers Insurer (of persons)
A legal person that holds a permit issued by the Autorité des marchés financiers authorizing it to transact personal insurance in Québec and that assumes, in return for a premium paid, the financial consequences resulting from one or more risks specified in the contract signed by the parties. offering prescription drug insurance must fulfill minimum conditions regarding the coverage they provide and the financial participation they require of the persons they insure.
QUEBEC also more generous in paying for expensive medicine. For Hep C in ONTARIO Liver biopsy required; in Quebec not required. In OTTAWA,Ont. one standard of medicine across the river in HULL, PQ another standard.
18 Dec 2014
Dr Gavin HAMILTON:"The Nurses are Innocent- The Digoxin Fallacy.":
Overview
In 1980-81, 43 babies died at Toronto's Hospital
for Sick Children from a supposed digoxin overdose. Serial murder was
suspected, leading to the arrest of nurse Susan Nelles. In order to
clear Nelles's name, an investigation was launched to find an alternate
explanation.
No one on the Grange Royal Commission of Inquiry had expertise in diagnosis. The post-mortem diagnosis of digoxin poisoning was based on a single biochemical test without knowledge of the normal values. Gavin Hamilton's extensive research shows that a toxin found in natural rubber, a digoxin-like substance, might well have been the culprit in the babies' deaths. He clearly demonstrates that explanations other than serial murder account for the cluster of infant deaths at HSC.
What can be learned from this black stain on Canada's judicial system? One lesson certainly stands out: we can't ever again allow a group of unqualified amateur diagnosticians make life-and-death decisions about such important matters as potential serial murders.
No one on the Grange Royal Commission of Inquiry had expertise in diagnosis. The post-mortem diagnosis of digoxin poisoning was based on a single biochemical test without knowledge of the normal values. Gavin Hamilton's extensive research shows that a toxin found in natural rubber, a digoxin-like substance, might well have been the culprit in the babies' deaths. He clearly demonstrates that explanations other than serial murder account for the cluster of infant deaths at HSC.
What can be learned from this black stain on Canada's judicial system? One lesson certainly stands out: we can't ever again allow a group of unqualified amateur diagnosticians make life-and-death decisions about such important matters as potential serial murders.
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Nurse Susan NELLES sued then Attorney-General Roland McMURTRY for malicious prosecution; Ont Govt then paid for Nurse Nelles legal costs.
Toronto hospital baby deaths
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The Toronto hospital baby deaths were multiple alleged poisonings of babies at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children
that occurred between June 1980 and April 1981, when charges of murder
were laid against a nurse at the hospital. The story was a major news
event throughout the year, and ended with the nurse being exonerated.
Although suspicion was cast on other people, no further charges were
ever laid.Later analysis suggests that the tests and methodologies that pointed to poisoning were flawed, and may have been generating false positives. Specifically, chemicals used in the manufacture of everyday medical items may have contributed to the test indicating high levels of the alleged poison. It was also demonstrated that a "wave" of similar alleged poisonings were occurring at that time.
Initial accusations
During an investigation of baby deaths in the cardiac unit of the Hospital for Sick Children, abnormally high levels of the heart medication digoxin were found in as many as 43 of the infants. The levels were measured using a newly introduced testing method known as HPLC, and the levels were high enough to suggest that it was the cause of death.A police investigation followed during which time it was found that a nurse that the hospital had been working shifts during the times that 23 of the deaths occurred. Susan Marguerite Nelles (born in Belleville, Ontario),[1] was arrested and charged in March 1981 with murdering four babies. The deaths then stopped.
During the case that followed, it was discovered that Nelles had not actually been on duty during the noted times, having swapped shifts with other nurses who had access to the same medication. Although the deaths ended after Nelles' arrest, the hospital had introduced restrictions for access to digoxin and had implemented a policy that kept infants in intensive care longer. Total deaths between the two units remained identical.[clarification needed]
Nelles asked for legal counsel when she was arrested. Her request was interpreted by the investigating police officers to be an indication of her guilt, but the court later ruled that such requests should not be interpreted as evidence of guilt. The court also ruled that the Crown lacked evidence to convict Nelles. The government eventually paid for Nelles' legal costs after she sued the province's Attorney-General, Roy McMurtry for malicious prosecution.
Inquiry and aftermath
A Royal Commission, led by Justice Samuel Grange, found that eight infants had been murdered. Although another nurse, Phyllis Trayner,[2] fell under scrutiny, no one was charged. Moreover, the experimental test that detected digoxin may have given false results for other chemicals.Nelles has since remained in the medical care world after her trial. In 1992 she became Director of the Belleville Dialysis Unit of Kingston General Hospital. She also counsels nurses on legal issues and on dialysis. In 1999, Nelles received an honorary degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario (from which she had graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing Science degree in 1978) for her work in promoting integrity in the nursing field.[1] She helped establish the Nelles Scholarship for Queen's Nursing Science Students in memory of her father, Dr James Nelles and brother Dr David Nelles.[3]
As of 2005, only Nelles had been charged with a crime involving the baby deaths.[4]
MBT
As per 2010 LawNow.org article,[5] there is some question as to whether any of the infants were murdered – but perhaps killed by a substance called MBT (mercaptobenzothiazole) that was used in the manufacture of the syringes used to medicate the babies and can mimic digoxin in autopsies. To quote from the epilogue, "Today, no one can even say with certainty whether any crimes were ever committed on the pediatric cardiac ward."Gavin Hamilton, M.D., of London, Ontario, published a book, The Nurses are Innocent – The Digoxin Poisoning Fallacy,[6] proving that very high blood digoxin levels should be expected in autopsy blood samples. He described an epidemic of baby poisoning occurring at the same time as the Toronto baby deaths (Hammersmith Hospital, London, England),[7] caused by a cumulative toxin leached from pharmaceutical rubber (syringes, ampoules, and I.V. apparatus).[8] Any babies receiving multiple injections (such as the seriously ill Toronto babies), worldwide, were exposed to this contaminant, MBT. In the FDA's National Center for Drug Analysis, MBT was proven to give falsely high digoxin readings by HPLC testing,[9] the test method used by the Toronto Centre for Forensic Sciences during the criminal investigation.
Ont Min Health: Dr Eric HOSKINS' new task force on "SEXUAL ABUSE" with former Ont. Chief Justice Roland McMURTRY & Lawyer Marilou McPHEDRAN
Task force "to review and modernize " laws that deal with sexual abuse of patients by health professionals"
Lawyer McPhedran Chaired a similar Task Force in 2000. Was previously married ,with two biological sons, by a Lawyer, previously Chmn Toronto Stock Exchange..Lawyer McPhedran now lives with a female member of the wealthy Jackman family..
Lawyer Roland McMurtry is remembered for Prosecuting Nurse Susan Nelles when he was Ont. Attorney-General.
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Lawyer McPhedran Chaired a similar Task Force in 2000. Was previously married ,with two biological sons, by a Lawyer, previously Chmn Toronto Stock Exchange..Lawyer McPhedran now lives with a female member of the wealthy Jackman family..
Lawyer Roland McMurtry is remembered for Prosecuting Nurse Susan Nelles when he was Ont. Attorney-General.
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15 Dec 2014
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SPECTACLES QUALITY CONTROL OPTOMETRIST OD (+/-PhD) vs OPTICIAN RO.
Quality control varies especially in discount optical stores. To ensure that the lenses are made to the exact prescription it is important to request a print-out of an auto-lensometer. It's also important that the interpupillary distance is measured with a pupilometer.(not just a ruler). Safest to get glasses from an OPTOMETRIST with 7 years University education compared with an OPTICIAN with 2y full-time or (4y part-time) at a Community College). It is absurd that insurance companies and Unions pay for for new specs very two years. Unless there is eye disease, lenses in an adult before 45y need not change After 45y a change every 5-7 y is usual. A good frame can last for life., e.g. if gold. Only the lenses require changing..
A problem is the use by some optical chains of cheap Chinese frames costing as little as a dollar.or two. The mark-up is magnificent. .
A problem is the use by some optical chains of cheap Chinese frames costing as little as a dollar.or two. The mark-up is magnificent. .
14 Dec 2014
LMC ENDOCRINE CLINICS (Alberta, Ontario, Quebec)
LMC founded by Dr.Ronnie ARONSON MD(Tor.1990) FRCP(C) Int Med 1994/ Endo.1995.
Head office @ Can Nat.Institute for Blind 1929 Bayview Av., North Tor. Financed by Montreal PERSISTANCE CAPITAL PARTNERS (portfolio includes MEDISYS.)
As well as offering OHIP-paid Specialist services, LMC also has its own Pharmacies which supply meds & Diabetic equipment,(inc$7000 Insulin pumps). LMC also runs Drug trials.Patients are asked whether they take more than 3 meds/day. If so the LMC Pharm can bill OHIP $50/yearly for Pharm. med. review. LMC pharms also offer home delivery.
Patients are first given a questionnaire (which includes income) and Wt & BP taken by a non-nurse "medical assistant" dressed in jeans,boots etc.
Head office @ Can Nat.Institute for Blind 1929 Bayview Av., North Tor. Financed by Montreal PERSISTANCE CAPITAL PARTNERS (portfolio includes MEDISYS.)
As well as offering OHIP-paid Specialist services, LMC also has its own Pharmacies which supply meds & Diabetic equipment,(inc$7000 Insulin pumps). LMC also runs Drug trials.Patients are asked whether they take more than 3 meds/day. If so the LMC Pharm can bill OHIP $50/yearly for Pharm. med. review. LMC pharms also offer home delivery.
Patients are first given a questionnaire (which includes income) and Wt & BP taken by a non-nurse "medical assistant" dressed in jeans,boots etc.
13 Dec 2014
"CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN" Samuel.L.CLEMENS 1835-1910
USA firm Jos.A.Bank now selling on-line to Canuck clients. In Ontario Chiropractors (in suits) look more professional than many MDs who try to appear as "working-class" operatives. No white coat, No jacket, No tie.. The Ont College of Phys & Surgeons Registrar appears at OMA Council meetings in bomber-jacket, jeans, and work-boots.
www.JosBank.com
www.JosBank.com
12 Dec 2014
CENTRIFUGAL MOVE of TOP SPECIALISTS from TORONTO to cheaper Cities.
Three top Minimally Invasive Surgeons left Toronto. Two to Ottawa and one to London,Ont. Same phenomenon happened in London, UK where bright Doctors would work for a while in a London Teaching Hospital for the CV status then move away from the high-cost of housing to Provincial cities where a 4-bedroom house could be bought on a single NHS salary.. An upper-middle class home in Toronto is at least $1.5-mill. Unlike USA mortgages are not tax-deductible in Canada.
11 Dec 2014
UK DAILY MAIL: ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE Predicted fiscal disaster
Mr O'Neill heads the Review on
Antimicrobial Resistance, which was set up in July by Prime Minister
David Cameron and publishes its findings today.
Mr
O'Neill stressed the importance of nations across the world working
together to avert the potential economic and health crisis.
He
said: 'Drug-resistant infections already kill hundreds of thousands a
year globally, and by 2050 that figure could be more than 10 million.
'The
economic cost will also be significant, with the world economy being
hit by up to 100 trillion US dollars (£63.6 trillion) by 2050 if we do
not take action.
'We
cannot allow these projections to materialise for any of us, especially
our fellow citizens in the Bric (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and
Mint (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey) world, and our ambition is
such that we will search for bold, clear and practical long term
solutions.'
He
told BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, 'whatever we do in the UK, we are
not going to solve the problem on our own', adding that the picture
'gets bleak' if the world does not take steps to counter the problem.
As
well as stressing the importance of international cooperation, he
suggested that an 'innovation fund' could help with the huge costs
involved in developing new medicines.
Politicians
and scientists have warned of the need to find a cure for infections
that have become resistant, with Mr Cameron this year stating it was a
'very real and worrying threat' that could send medicine 'back into the
dark ages'.
Professor Dame Sally Davies, chief medical officer for England, said the latest research is 'compelling'.
She said: 'We all know that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is important.
'This is a compelling piece of work, which takes us a step forward in understanding the true gravity of the threat.
'It
demonstrates that the world simply cannot afford not to take action to
tackle the alarming rise in resistance to antibiotics and other
antimicrobial drugs we are witnessing at the moment.
'I look forward to the ideas that Jim will recommend in due course for how we can begin to turn this tide globally.'
Professor
Anthony Kessel, director for International Public Health at Public
Health England, said 'if ever we needed a reminder of what a public
health catastrophe looks like, then this has to be it'.
'Stopping
resistance developing should be straight forward: prescribing the right
antibiotic for the right infection for the right time and stopping
infections spreading by practicing good infection control,' he said.
'However,
in reality this can be difficult to achieve, particularly in countries
where antibiotics are freely available or there is lack of sanitation
and healthcare is limited.
'For bacteria, the development of resistance to antibiotics is a natural evolutionary process in terms of survival.
5 Dec 2014
TORONTO STAR: OSHAWA LAKERIDGE HEALTH (aka Oshawa Gen Hosp) "STAFF SNOOPED INTO 500 FILES".
"Fourteen have been disciplined for accessing data in the Oshawa facility's mental health program" for the past ten years.
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...The real parallel remains unknown to most Canadians even now; it's not that the wrong person was fingered for murder, but that no murders were committed at all. That's the conclusion meticulously and persuasively argued by retired physician Gavin Hamilton in The Nurses are Innocent.From the Publisher
...The real parallel remains unknown to most Canadians even now; it's not that the wrong person was fingered for murder, but that no murders were committed at all. That's the conclusion meticulously and persuasively argued by retired physician Gavin Hamilton in The Nurses are Innocent.