HEALTHMonitor produced by Media Monitors ACT Pty Ltd distributed by Health Communication Network Limited Issue No. 1022 - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 PRINT MEDIA SUMMARY THE AUSTRALIAN Geoffrey Newman p1 Doctor charged with murdering patient. A 37-year- old Brisbane general practitioner was yesterday charged with the murder of a patient and her unborn child after a post-mortem found the patient to have died from an overdose of morphine. The doctor will face 11 charges as well as two counts of administering a stupefying drug and four counts of indecent assault on other patients. (HM170800) John Kerin p3 Health fund cuts double members. Private Health Insurance Administration Council data, released yesterday, has revealed that following the introduction of the 30 per cent rebate in January the number of families with fund membership has risen from 19,002 to 41,709. (HM170801) THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Robert p3 Tanker valves open up to five weeks. A Wainwright and preliminary report into the Sydney Harbour oil Linda Morris spill has indicated that two Laura DÆAmato valves may have been left open for up to five weeks before docking at Gore Bay, with industry sources confirming that allegations of sabotage by crewman have yet to be ruled out. The Sydney Waterway Authority report was yesterday handed to New South Wales Premier Bob Carr for further consideration. (HM170802) Kerry Barlett p15 Travel revolution canÆt be denied. Federal Liberal MP for Parramatta Ross Cameron says the proposed second Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek is an economic and infrastructure necessity given the long-term increase in air travel prompted by ongoing cost reductions. (HM170803) THE AGE Victoria Button pA1 Pill may defeat prostate cancer. United States researchers will begin clinical trials of Novogen Ltd developed NV-06 by early next year, with expectations that the Australian-developed drug which, after laboratory tests by the Monash University, has shown to kill human prostate cancer cells and other cells which can cause benign prostate enlargement, will be released on the market within the next two to three years. (HM170804) Sandra McKay pA3 Kennett may defy health inquiry. Vic Premier Jeff Kennett warned yesterday that he might refuse to cooperate with the Senate Inquiry into the public hospital system. Meanwhile, the AMA has again attacked conditions within the StateÆs hospitals. (HM170805) Darren Gray pA6 Private health time limit plan. The Federal Government is considering setting a minimum membership period for people taking out private health insurance, effective from July 1, in an attempt to stop hit-and-run members undermining the industry. (HM170806) Carolyn Jones pA9 Gifted girls link to eating disorders. Flinders University PhD student Robyn Collins has told the Australasian International Conference on the Education of Gifted Students that high-achieving primary female school students are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder during adolescence. (HM170807) Steve Butcher pA9 Supply drug antidote to users: GP. Melbourne GP Bill Woods yesterday told Vic Coroner Graeme Johnstone that the heroin antidote naltrexone hydrochloride should be made freely available to addicts and called for greater understanding of drug abuse. (HM170808) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Michael p3 Government accused over heroin toll. WA Drug Southwell Abuse Strategy Coordinator Terry Murphy has rejected claims by the WA Government that approximately 100 people state-wide died from heroin overdoses in the 12 months to 30 June. (HM170809) THE HERALD SUN John Masanaukas p6 Vow on mental health. Vic Premier Jeff Kennett confirmed yesterday that his proposal for a $5 million national depression institute was part of a 10-year State Government strategy to remove community stigmas attached to the disease. (HM170810) THE DAILY TELEGRAPH David Penberthy p19 æCheatedÆ town will go alone. The NSW south coastal town of Culburra is to trial a private ambulance service, with the cost of $150,000 to be covered by a $30 rate increase, following the failure of the State Government to honour its guarantee and provide the service. (HM170811) THE HOBART MERCURY Eve Lamb p7 The killer which lurks in dark. Researchers at SydneyÆs Royal Prince Alfred Hospital have developed a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure devise which automatically regulates the exact amount of air pressure received by sleep apnoea sufferers in a night. (HM170812) MAJOR MEDIA RELEASES Federal Family and Tapping disability market makes business sense. Community Services Federal Family and Community Services Minister Minister Jocelyn Jocelyn Newman discusses the business potential of Newman the disability services market. (HM170813) Federal Shadow Family Question mark hangs over disability funding. Services and the Aged Federal Shadow Family Services and the Aged Minister Chris Evans Minister Chris Evans and WA Shadow State Minister for Disability Services and Housing Ken Travers discuss the unmet needs of those with disabilities. (HM170814) Australian Local Australian local government association urges Government members to improve access. The Australian Local Association Government Association comments on meeting the needs of people in the community who have a disability. (HM170815) Federal Aged Care Bishop announces $82.2 million boost to dementia Minister Bronwyn care at national experts forum. Aged Care Bishop Minister Bronwyn Bishop has announced an $82.2 million package to boost respite support for carers of people with dementia and behavioural difficulties. (HM170816) ELECTRONIC MEDIA SUMMARY 16/8 2CN 0830 Nurses to strike . Australian Nursing Federation ACT secretary Colleen Duff says the union would be happy to have the level of nurses staffed according to patient needs. Intv: Colleen Duff, secretary, ACT Australian Nursing Federation. (Dur: 09:00) (HM170817) 16/8 2RN 0600 Lyssa virus more preventable CSIROÆs Allan Gould discusses the development of a new diagnostic test which can identify new strains of the lyssa virus in bats and humans. Intv: Allan Gould, animal health laboratory, CSIRO. (Dur: 04:00) (HM170818) 16/8 2BL 1200 Doctors protest over long hours Young doctors have protested against long working hours, with the AMA wanting to create a national code of practice regarding doctorsÆ hours of work. Intvs: Nicholas Barrett, Doctor; Michael Williamson, NSW Health and Research EmployeesÆ Association; Chris Merry, AMA Doctors in Training Representative. (Dur: 06:30)(HM170819) OTHER PRINT ARTICLES 17/8 Australian Mentally scared p4 17/8 Australian Cooking up a storm p14 17/8 Australian Novogen drug makes progress p23 17/8 Financial Caring for aged p18 Review 17/8 Sydney Morning Sydney has better air, but smog high p5 Herald 17/8 Sydney Morning Drug trials to start p22 Herald 17/8 Sydney Morning Shake-out may give biotech tortoise a p24 Herald push 17/8 The Age Toll of psychiatric care on nurse pA6 17/8 The Age Former foes illuminate a dark science pA8 17/8 The Age A plea for clean air pA14 17/8 The Age Invest in the æhuman capitalÆ behind R&D pA14 17/8 The Age The struggle for science pA15 17/8 The Age Long life and prosperity - and no pension pA15 until 70 17/8 The Age S&G tastes own medicine pC4 17/8 West Australian Hospital hit in pay row walk-out p24 17/8 West Australian More doctors p28 17/8 Advertiser Instant diagnosis for skin cancers p6 (Adelaide) 17/8 Advertiser New agenda fuels hospital crisis p18 (Adelaide) 17/8 Herald Sun Doctor urges survival kits for users p5 17/8 Herald Sun Sporting chance for overweight p7 17/8 Herald Sun All drugs are dangerous p17 17/8 Hobart Mercury School sport needs to be made fat- p3 friendly: expert 17/8 Hobart Mercury Health fund rise warning . 16/8 Newcastle Delivering a breach of trust p9 Herald 13/8 Queanbeyan Age Hospital staff still need help to p2 fundraise for childrenÆs unit HEALTHMonitor is produced by Natasha Cross and Sarah Hanley Transcripts, clippings, video and audio tapes, further information. 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