Random thoughts and observations
I’ve got my first major head cold for the year. It’s not surprising given that several staff were off sick at various times last week and the weather is “freeze your balls off” as one newspaper letter writer succinctly put it. I know American bloggers think we’re soft when we complain about the cold, but [...]
I just received this email forwarded from a Rotary friend who is a nurse: “During a lecture on essential oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can taste it. “Some of us have used Vicks Vapor Rub for years [...]
I don’t normally go on diets. If my weight climbs it is because I’m not exercising enough. That’s true at the moment, and I will do something about it, but to get started I’m going to diet for two weeks. Nothing complicated. I will restrict myself to cereal, seafood, soup, fruit and vegetables for 14 [...]
I had the privilege of visiting the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home in Kalgoorlie on Friday to meet the Mother Superior and management, and look through the facility. I was left with no doubt the staff are dedicated, the residents are happy and a high level of care is provided. So why did [...]
I’ve heard mixed messages over the years about private patients being treated in public hospitals using their private insurance. The standard line is that they will be admitted and given a private room if one is available. When I worked for Alpine Health, the organisation actively encouraged private patients to use their insurance, to the [...]
