New Zealand's new THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS BILL currently before Select Committee
FYI... New Zealand's newly drawn up THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS BILL to replace our current "Medicines Act" is currently before the government's Select Committee, having been hurried through during these Christmas/New Year holidays... hmmm?!?! This new bill will effect everyone in some way or another, and in it's current form and wording, not always in a good way. In general terms it will impact your access to and use of health supplements, products, devices and services... and of even greater concern to cancer patients in particular will not allow them to import prescription chemo medicines, whether cheaper generic ones, or actual brand name ones... which has been allowed without any problems for years and years by countless people under the current Medicines Act. I'm hoping that this last issue is an oversight that can be corrected. If you are interested/concerned here is a link to take you to the Therapeutic Products Bill. www.parliament.nz... You will see an option on the page to "Read the bill" , or at least the parts that concern you, and an option to "Make a submission". Submissions close on 15th Feb. And it's easy to make a submission, just follow the prompts - one box to explain your concerns, and another box to offer a recommendation for sorting the problem. The Ministry of Health has been working on this bill for the last 2 or 3 years, so there's bound to be some glitches that need fixing. Here's hoping !!!
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.3% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.1% No, I enjoy it
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1.6% Other - I'll share below
Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.
For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.
Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
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40.5% I prefer booking online whenever possible
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24.2% Online booking is helpful but not essential
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32.3% I prefer calling the clinic
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3% I didn’t know online booking was available
Info wanted
Does anyone know John jflo fitton also re westflow ministry. ??
He was accidentally overpaid by my elderly mum for some work and has spent the money. Refused to give it back and hasn't turned up to work it off. Now won't reply to calls or texts
Trying this before contacting professional people
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