"INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed microbiologist Sean Davison is calling for a law change in New Zealand after being sentenced to five months' home detention for counselling and procuring his mother's suicide."
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Interesting story from New Zealand
An article in the Courier Mail today details the conviction of a South African man in New Zealand who apparently wrote in a manuscript, details about his mother's death.
"INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed microbiologist Sean Davison is calling for a law change in New Zealand after being sentenced to five months' home detention for counselling and procuring his mother's suicide."
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/suicide-assist-scientist-sean-davison-seeks-nz-law-change/story-e6freonf-1226204563628
"INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed microbiologist Sean Davison is calling for a law change in New Zealand after being sentenced to five months' home detention for counselling and procuring his mother's suicide."
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Death toll rises
Around nine people have died as a result of the fire - and a registered nurse has been charged with murder - it is alleged he started the fire. Really just a horrible story.
Aged care beds are in short supply and there are some 90 people who have had to be moved to alternate premises, and the staff have been offered jobs elsewhere. I can only imagine how traumatised they would all be.
As well as that those who have had to help with the aftermath of the fire - police, ambulance, firies would all be challenged by the experience.
Aged care beds are in short supply and there are some 90 people who have had to be moved to alternate premises, and the staff have been offered jobs elsewhere. I can only imagine how traumatised they would all be.
As well as that those who have had to help with the aftermath of the fire - police, ambulance, firies would all be challenged by the experience.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Horrific Nursing Home Fire
A terrible tragedy has occurred in New South Wales this morning, where a fire has broken out around 5 am in a nursing home which houses some 100 residents. I have watched some of the footage on Channel 9 News this morning, where representatives of Fire, Police and Ambulance services have detailed what is know so far. Still residents are being transported to hospitals in the area - with 100 residents it would be an enormous task.
The number of nursing staff on duty at that hour of day would be minimal, and from all accounts Fire Brigades were present within 6 minutes of the alarms going off (local fire station was close by) and the firies had a terrible job of trying to find their way through the smoke filled rooms where visibility was nil, to rescue those inside.
It is one of the nightmares of working in these facilities, especially at night, as there are limited staff, residents in bed and most certainly not mobile enough to get themselves out safely.
From all accounts so far, it has been a quick and efficient rescue of residents, though sadly some have already died, and no doubt some elderly in hospital with burns or smoke inhalation will have some challenges in the immediate future.
My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy, especially the nursing staff on duty at the time. It certainly is one of the worst nightmares.
The number of nursing staff on duty at that hour of day would be minimal, and from all accounts Fire Brigades were present within 6 minutes of the alarms going off (local fire station was close by) and the firies had a terrible job of trying to find their way through the smoke filled rooms where visibility was nil, to rescue those inside.
It is one of the nightmares of working in these facilities, especially at night, as there are limited staff, residents in bed and most certainly not mobile enough to get themselves out safely.
From all accounts so far, it has been a quick and efficient rescue of residents, though sadly some have already died, and no doubt some elderly in hospital with burns or smoke inhalation will have some challenges in the immediate future.
My heart goes out to all involved in this tragedy, especially the nursing staff on duty at the time. It certainly is one of the worst nightmares.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Dad in a Bag
When my father passed away in July, his remains were cremated. We have only just collected 'him' from the funeral director, so that we could place his ashes, according to his wishes, in the rose garden of his much loved rose garden.
He was handed to me in a brown paper bag, in which was the plastic 'urn' with his ashes. I strapped it into the back seat of the car.
It was strange having him in the car - and I chatted to him as I drove. I said to him "Can you believe you are in a brown paper shopping bag." and other things, about what was happening in the family since he left us.
We were not sure where the rose garden was, and initially planned to scatter the ashes in another place where there were roses, but a search of the bowling club revealed this garden, which clearly was the intended space, so my sister and I too turns scattering the ashes among the rose bushes.
He was handed to me in a brown paper bag, in which was the plastic 'urn' with his ashes. I strapped it into the back seat of the car.
It was strange having him in the car - and I chatted to him as I drove. I said to him "Can you believe you are in a brown paper shopping bag." and other things, about what was happening in the family since he left us.
We were not sure where the rose garden was, and initially planned to scatter the ashes in another place where there were roses, but a search of the bowling club revealed this garden, which clearly was the intended space, so my sister and I too turns scattering the ashes among the rose bushes.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Silenced
In the last few days I have had informal discussions with a number of people about the state of 'Aged Care' in Australia. All have been silent supporters of Euthanasia. All have spoken of their plans for a dignified end of their lives, and I've heard a raft of unrealistic plans for ending their lives. No one wants to go into a nursing home.
One discussion was about the way we Australians are silenced as a community. People feel intimidated discussing the topic, intimidated by 'the government' and the Christian lobby. But neither the Governments nor the Christian lobby have come up with a solution that removes the risk of spending one's last days in pain, discomfort or with dignity.
Listen to the story of a woman in South Australia who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, and of the issue as discussed in the state earlier this year. Click here
From Exit International's website
"VOLUNTARY euthanasia is illegal in all states and territories in Australia but attempts are being made in South Australia and Tasmania to change these laws.
A Bill has been put to the South Australian Parliament to provide a medical defence for doctors who provide treatment which shortens a patient's life.
Euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke said multiple Bills had been put to the South Australian Parliament in the past and although all had failed, the outcome had been closer each time.
He said there was no movement to legalise voluntary euthanasia in Queensland and those caught helping someone commit suicide could face life in jail."
Why not discuss the issue with you friends and family, and lobby your state parliamentarians?
To find out more about Exit International click here or type
www.exitinternational.net
One discussion was about the way we Australians are silenced as a community. People feel intimidated discussing the topic, intimidated by 'the government' and the Christian lobby. But neither the Governments nor the Christian lobby have come up with a solution that removes the risk of spending one's last days in pain, discomfort or with dignity.
Listen to the story of a woman in South Australia who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, and of the issue as discussed in the state earlier this year. Click here
From Exit International's website
"VOLUNTARY euthanasia is illegal in all states and territories in Australia but attempts are being made in South Australia and Tasmania to change these laws.
A Bill has been put to the South Australian Parliament to provide a medical defence for doctors who provide treatment which shortens a patient's life.
Euthanasia advocate Dr Philip Nitschke said multiple Bills had been put to the South Australian Parliament in the past and although all had failed, the outcome had been closer each time.
He said there was no movement to legalise voluntary euthanasia in Queensland and those caught helping someone commit suicide could face life in jail."
Why not discuss the issue with you friends and family, and lobby your state parliamentarians?
To find out more about Exit International click here or type
www.exitinternational.net
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