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Quitbuddy

7 May 2014
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Dr Melissa Stoneham
Presenter: Katherine Lodge
Guest: Dr Melissa Stoneham
Guest Bio: Dr Melissa Stoneham is a Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University, the Principal of Stoneham and Associates and has over 20 years experience in the fields of public and environmental health. She has worked with and for local, state and commonwealth government agencies, universities, professional associations, international agencies and International Aid organisations.

Segment Overview
Melissa is here to talk to use about the use of technology, such as smartphones, to promote health initiatives in particular Quitbuddy.

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The Health News – 6 May 2014

6 May 2014
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Overview

  • Public and private hospitals are working to secure enough anaesthesia drugs to avoid cancelling elective surgery, after a nationwide quarantine of a common agent.
  • Australia’s national science organisation needs another $175 million to make sure its buildings are up to scratch, the Commission of Audit has found, amid warnings that research funding could be at risk if resources have to be diverted.
  • AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that the health recommendations proposed by the Commission of Audit would put health, medical and pharmaceutical care out of reach for Australian families.

The Health News – 5 May 2014

5 May 2014
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  • Australia declared measles-free, Australia is among the first countries in the Western Pacific to be declared measles-free, underlining the effectiveness of the nation’s comprehensive vaccination program.
  • The latest Australian Hospital Statistics 2012-13 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows a continuing decline in public hospital capacity, particularly for patients over 65 who have more hospital treatment than young people.
  • Paul Ramsay has donated to charity the bulk of his $3.3 billion stake in the private hospital company he founded.

Hypochondria

4 May 2014
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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Peter McEvoy
Guest Bio: Peter McEvoy is an Associate Professor from Curtin University’s School of Psychology and Speech Pathology.

Segment Overview: Peter joins us to discuss anxiety disorders, in particular Hypochondria.

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The Health News – 2 May 2014

2 May 2014
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Overview

  • The Audit Commission has recommended slowing the roll out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Australians with disabilities will be forced to wait longer for the rollout of the landmark national disability insurance scheme, the NDIS, if the Abbott Government accepts advice from its Commission of Audit.
  • Women who get seriously ill are at an increased risk of divorce from their husbands, according to research conducted at the University of Michigan. The study noted that men did not face a greater risk of divorce from their wives when they fell ill.
  • A majority of Americans support mandatory birth control coverage as part of Obamacare, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan.
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The Health News – 30 April 2014

30 April 2014
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Overview

  • Providers of home care for older Australians say a growing funding crisis could see fewer veterans receive the services that help them stay in their own home.
  • Denison Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has warned the Federal Government is likely to clawback funding for the Royal Hobart Hospital, if the re-development is downsized.
  • The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) says there needs to be a proper discussion about services for older people before any budget cuts are made.

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2 Fruit And 5 Veggie Campaign

29 April 2014
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Dr Christina Pollard
Presenter: Katherine Lodge
Guest: Dr Christina Pollard
Guest Bio: Dr Christina Pollard is a Sessional Academic at Curtin University’s School of Public Health. Dr Pollard has a particular interest in improving nutrition for population groups who are vulnerable to poor nutrition due to their social, environmental or economic circumstances.

Segment Overview
Christina joins us today to talk about whether the two fruit and 5 veg campaign has been a success in light of Australia’s obesity problem.

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Grief Counselling

29 April 2014
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Presenter: Katherine Lodge
Guest: Dr Moira O’Connor
Guest Bio: Dr Moira O’Connor is a Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University’s School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Dr O’Connor’s programme of research focuses on psycho-social aspects of cancer and palliative care, children of women with a cancer diagnosis, supports and interventions for carers, and bereavement.

Segment Overview
Moira is here to discuss how general practice grief counselling is now considered outdated.

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Motor Neuron Disease Vs Cancer

29 April 2014
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Ms Brenda Bentley
Presenter: Katherine Lodge
Guest: Ms Brenda Bentley
Guest Bio: Brenda Bentley is a Psychotherapist and has been at Curtin University since 2010. She has a specific interest in motor neurone disease, dignity therapy, palliative care and psychosocial aspects of patient care relating to oncology and palliative care.

Segment Overview
Brenda is here to talk to us about a recent report she did on The End of Life Experience of People with Motor Neuron Disease Compared to Cancer.

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Motor Neuron Disease

29 April 2014
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Ms Brenda Bentley
Presenter: Katherine Lodge
Guest: Ms Brenda Bentley
Guest Bio: Brenda Bentley is a Psychotherapist and has been at Curtin University since 2010. She has a specific interest in motor neurone disease, dignity therapy, palliative care and psychosocial aspects of patient care relating to oncology and palliative care.

Segment Overview
Brenda is here to talk to us about a research article on the Feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of dignity therapy for family carers of people with motor neurone disease.

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