How aged care is falling apart
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Federal statistics in Australia for 2004 reveal that the number of people in aged-care facilities has increased. The Health Services Union of Australia, which represents most aged-care workers, is concerned about the lack of spot checks, lack of training and the shortage of the staff in the aged-care facilities.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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Death by decrees
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Maria Korp, a Melbourne resident, died due to the withdrawal of the life-supporting systems that was supporting her for five months. Life-support systems are viewed in two aspects namely as a death-delaying system or a life-sustaining system.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2005
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The mourning after
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Issues relating to the intake of drugs by patients are discussed. It is reported that when one stops the intake of a pill, it may lead to nausea, dizziness, aching muscles, anxiety and godawful brain shake.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 2004
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