tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58741562011-11-03T09:59:15.813+11:00Nothing threatens Western democracies more than the growing cost of healthcare( incl environmental). Nothing threatens professional health care like the careless slashing at complex targets. Don't cut us carelessly. Site for people with sound competencies in their patch willing to take the tough medicine. Tentatively ADVISE the Emperor about Don Quixotes latest forays etc.(Currently Australian,local only) - an initiative of Emperor's Academyjourneymanjnoreply@blogger.comBlogger371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-33007702275803024522011-11-03T09:56:00.000+11:002011-11-03T09:56:04.967+11:00

Who cares ? what clothes should we be wearing? Our politicains, like our people, are completely confused about what this skill set can be . Unwilling to ditch the destructive and depressing faith in progress idea that" it will all just happen" the people are more and more exposed to a mythical mix of determinism greed and old new clothes waste on the subject. A wiser generation would unpick the

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1219521430705182862010-06-22T23:27:00.001+10:002010-07-05T08:59:09.701+10:00

Let's put the seniors in jail, and the criminals in a nursing home. This way the seniors would have access to showers, hobbies, and walks, they'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment , wheel chairs etc. and they'd receive money instead of paying it out. They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly if they fell, or needed assistance.

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-81391935337971709682010-05-05T09:41:00.005+10:002010-05-05T09:57:58.680+10:00

No wonder our polys attempts are OFTEN so feeble. lol Take this wonderful example (click on here) - an ad produced in England by someone who cares. If this doesn't make you laugh , I cry with you because there is a fair bit of "government trying to do what the government can't do" . The West always runs best when we all do what we are best at....... and don't try to do what we haven't committed

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-7085587272632882442010-02-18T23:19:00.004+11:002010-04-07T06:34:11.718+10:00

It may not be well known in our society , but those of who have worked with incentives KNOW it  is possible to make things worse when you throw money( even lots of money)  at a genuine problem . Rudd's and Brumby's team are not alone,  but they might take the cake for best intentions gone wrong because they seem to be unaware of how dangerous it is to take advice from those you clone to closely

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-83912582373709774612009-08-19T11:03:00.003+10:002009-08-21T07:04:33.239+10:00

There was a great book in the early 70's - "The kindness that kills" .It was ahead of its time . We need someone to remind our leaders and wannabes ( you may not have this problem) that the truth can bring healing and prevent disaster.If the Royal Commission into the Victorian Bushfires 2009 commission can't say that "we have a problem because we are not allowed to say to people "you are living

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-50915641826289177302009-04-29T07:48:00.002+10:002009-04-29T08:00:15.573+10:00

If the itch doesn't go away, we keep scratching. The best solution is often to leave the sore alone, but we are all tempted to keep scratching . Our leaders do the same - its really annoying to watch , especially when its our money or others care thats wasted in the quickfiz . How do you stop youself from doing it ? - especially if the bigger issue is that you are unsettled and not at peace with

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-22712778444483515022009-02-14T10:54:00.004+11:002009-02-14T12:17:27.835+11:00

Education is not easy, so you can't ALWAYS blame govt if people don't listen - People constantly facing high risk often ignore the risk - helps them sleep . see notes under What govt don't know herebut listening is more effective if people are interested -Sometimes people up the top have lost sight of whose listening so they don't spot a faulty education campaign when they see one- A good

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-65599450130144570662008-06-12T07:24:00.007+10:002008-06-12T07:37:44.460+10:00

Health care in the US costs nearly 17% of the GDP..... for those who partipate . Australian's pay less , but some us have to wait for 3 weeks to see a doctor . Palfremans excellent reviewprovides hope by pointing out some of the boundaries for a more effective and efficient health care system . It should be compulsory viewing by every poly in the country . Get your bearings boys - its not all

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-66638680690875500592008-05-12T22:29:00.002+10:002008-05-12T22:38:15.580+10:00

Human services aren't God - now that's not to say they don't try , but those who care for their own severely disabled children in Australia would have to have angels with them to do what they do to date going on ABC 4 corners - with the sort of " where are they? " kinds of relief that just aren't there . Sure it takes more than a new building program - one that is more lateral than bureaucrats

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-65533530822441623322008-04-11T09:31:00.009+10:002008-04-11T11:33:35.398+10:00

ABC TV PROGRAM ON OASIS Family breakdown IS THE KEY ISSUE . So lets talk about it . The parents themselves have tried and failed . In many cases both parents and children have given up on each other. Why shouldn"t society?. Tough job for tanya . Its not easy for any parent to admit defeat . But as Noni hazelhurst said so well on 774 - we all give up on each other from time to time . Failure is

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-70139817164226243292008-04-10T09:16:00.004+10:002008-04-10T09:26:16.128+10:00

Rudd maybe getting a little carried away with his own power to change things he cannot change . Not a good look If he not more careful in pressing the fear missile on water ( you will get less rain --he said to the Chinese this week )he could himself become subject of a missile attack . ALSO People in charge of glass houses should not throw stones -Australias commitment to c02 reductions is as

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-53348361461789722182007-10-06T21:33:00.000+10:002007-10-06T21:42:12.987+10:00

Great that Mr Howard is prepared to fund parents with autistic children. Even better if he reviewed the way money goes so easily to carers of more political clout than the diversity of the 24/7 carers too stressed out to organise meetings, let alone write briefing notes for ministers about the millions they need to cope with ever expanding "motherload " need . Mr Howard finally ackwoledges he

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-72663530713677956042007-07-02T12:14:00.000+10:002007-07-02T13:26:38.820+10:00

Dependancy Rich or Dependancy responsible? Background-Federal takeover of aboriginal affairs NT last weeks Translated ( Agency rich or Agent responsible?)Another question : Does the patient have one problem or a range of related needs that needs a medaitor who knows them . (Scott Peck and more recently Jerry Maguire tell the story that we MUST limit our interests and focus our care on whole

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Avoiding the merry go round There are some simple , but very effective ways to improve health care services in Australia- the point of this blog----- but they have to be implemented and not be stiffled by the obfsucation inherent amongst the powerbrokers and particilalry the bureaubrats .Here are two examples and both relate to dealing with incompetence in governemnet advisory services1. Resist

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Noel dodgson this weeek has told us something we whites can't even tell ourseleves - that we are sometimes incompetent meddlers patronising and misguided - unwilling to recognise what true self determination is !!!. --That the greatest evil is often done in the name of the best intention.( and is most dangerous when the intentions are carried around by those who live in conveniently located

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1170679443310372622007-02-05T23:32:00.000+11:002007-02-05T23:44:03.320+11:00

There is a election coming and the polys are out in the bush offering us money for the drought -to fix up the environment whatever ; help us survive We were once proud and independant but we seem to be losing both; maybe all these handouts are not good for us. Maybe talking a bit of common sense on the environment would be better for us in the longterm . Friends not freebies .

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1162943262376986912006-11-08T10:44:00.000+11:002006-11-08T10:49:41.993+11:00

Dear BONO My question: What stands in the road of a better future for semiarid Africans?The glass is certainly more than half full, but if we are going to keep the momentum going ---lets be realistics the glass does have some leaks .What stands in the road of the future? Sometimes the audience themselves. That means aid agencies and the media don’t even know what they do wrong . I know many many

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1162790498391016642006-11-06T16:03:00.000+11:002006-11-06T16:31:36.410+11:00

The wrong road travelled --looks ok and sounds ok but is it what people need ?Someone I know quite well was sent a counsellor at maybe $1000 a day because he was on the risk list - he cared about the profession he was being sacked from . He was one of those public servants who should be quietly reminding the medai that all is not well financailly with the house of Bracks .He had to go as he

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1161915091357775112006-10-27T12:01:00.000+10:002006-10-27T12:15:21.056+10:00

Sally does a good job of reminding our overloaded health care system that we may be overloading the system with misplaced concerns and compassion. Why should DHS woory? They get more jobs and more care - but its TOO OFTEN not working for the people they say they care about! Careless talkers are using the ideas to get funding to perpetuate powerlessness amongst the people they say they are

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1156551095561153822006-08-26T10:10:00.000+10:002006-08-26T10:11:35.573+10:00

IDEAS ARE EVERYTHING Grahame morris made the point very well on LATELINE last night , but is anyone in the major parties really listening .Take the public expenditure on environmental and health care mangement. ITs all over the place like a dogs breakfast and just as appetizing . ONe man with one idea could stake a election win on substance over superficial . but will they consult those who know?

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1154049417478292552006-07-28T11:03:00.000+10:002006-07-28T11:24:56.926+10:00

Obesity - how disgusting !!!Underneath every stone there is a frog ready to croak .When its wet anyway . No more so too than when someone makes us feel bad about ourselves . " we must do somethin about it" said the press in a fit of self righteous anger at someone elses inaction; the shallow crowd of practically naive polys who get there by appealing to them clap/croak loudly in agreement .

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1151927445187358362006-07-03T21:38:00.000+10:002006-07-03T21:50:45.200+10:00

Killed by Care is great . Thanks to Chris masters and ABCTV for bringing it to us . Will the program set the brief for effective change? Who will win? --the culture of blame or the hospital systems new fame game . the reseachers were right - someone has to get mad before this false sense of bad is rooted out of govrenemnet thginking - its really mangements problem as the CEO's say. leadership

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1145403042722066712006-04-19T09:14:00.000+10:002006-04-19T09:43:50.250+10:00

Frank ( All saints DOCTOR) is just oh so good. The epitamy of the current struggle of the BUSY caring individual VS corporation and the individaul VS those who use power and process so wel weighted in their favour (Deanna). Yes the efficient deanna is actually helped along by an overly willing business like BUT less busy and fat lined ( eg call meetings whenever they like) process empire

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1144717221158216932006-04-11T10:57:00.000+10:002006-04-11T11:10:27.120+10:00

Whatever happened to Ian Campbell,the parrot producing minister , you say on cuttingedge conservation . He like so many environmental ministers before him wants to believe that you can get credit for pinning the tail on the donkey with a blindfold on . The greatest evil is being done in the name of environment . The safety paralient needs, it is eroding, by making a joke out the very things

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1137615931045450492006-01-19T06:28:00.000+11:002006-04-27T13:19:30.033+10:00

DEPRESSION, DENIAL And NANNY MCPHEE -it isn't all bad - provided our leaders stop approaching things the way they have been.(WA premier resigns) Premiers Kennett and Gallop’s awareness of a very common risk with sword bearers is a beacon of hope for the country. That they care is not in question, because it seems that only those who care get the disease. How they care and how they fail, though,

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1123583166115133662005-08-09T20:19:00.000+10:002005-08-09T20:26:06.120+10:00

Unfortunately for people in our country who are not being listened to ( quinsy) , we as a society like to still pretend "we are listening" - the disease is often denial and ours more than theirs. Why do we so desperately want to show we care? It is a symptom of what the psychologist Oliver James has dubbed our "low serotonin" society. Despite being healthier, richer and better-off than in

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1119443146569737932005-06-22T22:23:00.000+10:002005-06-22T22:25:46.573+10:00

People suicide when they feel no one is listening - those who are close to them know the cities indifference is not close enough to the truth to care.What the party politicians are doing to Australia's farming families is an ABSOLUTE DISGRACE... what the party politicians are doing to the Emerald citrus growing farming families is a NATIONAL DISGRACE! Please show that you care... Respectfully

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1118988999840325152005-06-17T16:09:00.000+10:002005-06-17T16:16:39.846+10:00

It would be a missed point of political juggularity if all the noise about Peter Andrews ( Australain story ABCTV this week) got no further than a slanging match about " who knows best " . I am not going to spell it out here except to say that a common phobia ( often held in denial by persons affected ) is rife and environmental health care is a complete cot case in traditional health care

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1117434431800149662005-05-30T16:21:00.000+10:002005-05-30T16:27:11.803+10:00

Who really cares ? Not the quick fixers and those cultivating the emergency service mentality The "Just in time" models of industry DO NOT substitute well for the preventative focus of big picture governance. Who will be the first parliamentarian to break ranks from the wonderworking power of "industy knows best" chants > Find one !

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1113260977901165412005-04-12T08:43:00.000+10:002005-04-12T09:09:37.903+10:00

Spreading Jam on Wounds While I welcome the focus on the pointy end, the conservatives will still give the dollar to the wrong accountability groups simply because they prefer simplicity. They like to focus on the sweets rather than the substance . Our leaders still get lulled into a sense of comfort by the mere mention of the word "enterprise" unaware of the high risk of isolation rather than

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1086320393780367242004-06-04T13:30:00.000+10:002004-06-04T13:39:53.780+10:00

Cheap labor I notice noone is talking about landcare and its future ! Is it not just another quick fix skilled resource exploited for its goodwill rather its proper place and payment . Resist government exploitation and defend your right to be paid to make the tough choices and negiotiate good outcomes - and not be undermined by quackery on the environment.

Little Johnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1085366808160906702004-05-24T12:42:00.000+10:002004-05-24T12:46:48.160+10:00

We'll research it more said the health minister. Talk about missing the point Care isn't always rocket science and better care won't come out of " yet another investigation " but by abandoning some treasured treasury vices. http:/yesminister.blogspot.com . I was disturbed to hear the ABC 774 participants today tending to limit the discussion about the origins of violence to external sources.

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1083554190914145872004-05-03T13:16:00.000+10:002004-05-03T13:20:52.890+10:00

Apparently there is a problem with providing health care in the bush . Rural issues don't seem to fit the market model . Sorry we will get back to you when our models work. Don't put up any longer with competition policy and its limitations in helath care areas.Get rid of half the paper. Join the revolution and bring back responsibility. enlist at http:/users.gsat.net.au/tuf/enlist.htm

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1079654130991307072004-03-19T10:53:00.000+11:002004-03-19T10:59:48.716+11:00

Lets have a good meddle with land use issues ! There will be no effective uproar by those who act as custodians for our resources - after all they are irrelevant -at least politically ( http://fairgomate.blogspot.com) Polys have finally found something that doesn't matter but on which they can pontificate .I say doesn't matter because all the talk of

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1078750921958239922004-03-09T00:02:00.000+11:002004-03-09T00:07:10.903+11:00

Grow CPR grow Great to see Competition Policy Resistance association form this week in NSW -hope it will be the start of something much bigger . shake the comfortable out of their cosy complacency and conformity over competition policy and their undiscerning love of all kinds of cancerous instead of sustainable growths . "The CPR holds real concerns in a number of areas – in part -

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1071705942539479072003-12-18T11:05:00.000+11:002003-12-18T11:35:21.633+11:00

Another great series MDA . Enjoyed Happys dogged wisdom profile ( The realist who cares ) Especially his line to the young fresh faced lad “ why don’t they understand about immunization – why don’t we go to the papers and give it to them straight about the risk ” circ 17dec A ---They don’t want to be reasonable mate !”. Not the game there and ……. Not the game here either ……Out here in the

journeymanjnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874156.post-1064816496272184252003-09-29T16:21:00.000+10:002003-09-29T16:42:04.046+10:00

Best Intention is not enough . It not only cuts- its wounds don't always heal and we just get waste ! Did you know that Don Quixote has found a friend?Together they form a formidable party . Quick draw McGraw and his many media friends are driving sound professional carers mad with their fast horse fanaticsm. The greatest evil can be done in the name of the best intention (B Shaw). Even

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