Top insurer tells 1,000 GPs not to give swine flu vaccine
An insurance company has warned 1,000 GPs not to administer the swine flu vaccine.
The HSE plans to enlist family doctors to give the swine flu vaccine to patients with pre-existing medical conditions.
But an insurance company which covers around 1,000 of the 2,200 to 2,500 GPs in the country advised them not to sign up for the work because of legal indemnity issues.
The HSE has given GPs until today to sign up to give the vaccine to 400,000 of their patients with certain medical conditions from next week.
Medisec Ireland, which covers around 1,000 GPs, told their members yesterday not to sign up until all indemnity issues were resolved.
GP sources said last night this may lead some doctors who have signed up to withdraw their participation in the programme.
In a letter to the doctors Medisec said it was unclear where a GP would legally stand if they exercised their discretion not to give the vaccine to their patients.
There are also unresolved legal issues around the doctors identifying and offering the vaccine to at-risk patients.
The company said the Irish Medical Organisation had been trying to negotiate an acceptable resolution to the serious medico/legal issues with the HSE, but had not been successful.
Other concerns relate to the cost of legal representation for doctors who may find themselves before their disciplinary body the Medical Council if they fail to give the vaccine to a patient.
They could also have to go before the same body for exercising their clinical judgment not to administer the vaccine to a patient of another doctor who had been referred to them.
Concern
The letter to GPs said that while the administration of the vaccine would be deemed normal work and covered by a doctor’s policy, the outstanding issues of concern
might not fall into this category due to the amount of work involved and could lead to “adverse indemnity consequences”.
It added: “Accordingly, in the circumstances, we do not recommend our members to sign up for the programme until all issues have been resolved.”
The other company indemnifying doctors, the Medical Protection Society, is believed to have indicated GPs could go ahead with the vaccinations.
The HSE may have to extend today’s deadline for more clarification. It plans to publicise the rollout of the vaccine to at-risk patients tomorrow.
- Eilish O’Regan, Health Correspondent
Irish Independent
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Amends the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plans Act to require coverage for hearing instruments and related services for all individuals when a hearing care professional prescribes a hearing instrument. Provides that an insurer shall provide coverage for up to $2,500 per hearing aid per insured’s hearing impaired ear subject to certain restrictions. Provides that an insurer shall not be required to pay a claim if the insured filed the claim 36 months prior to the date of filing the claim with the insurer and the claim was paid by any insurer. Contains a nonacceleration clause. Effective immediately.
[Video Script]
Hello! My name is Angela Botz and I am deaf and wear a hearing aid.
I wanted to share with you about Hearing Aids.
We are facing problems with people with hearing loss are not able to afford hearing aid. Hearing Aids can offer many people with hearing loss a second chance, which they can hear and/or to communicate to gain effectively participate in educational, social and professional settings.
One out of 10 Americans has a hearing loss and it is a #1 hidden disability in the country.
People with hearing loss could not afford hearing aids, either analog or digital. Also cannot afford to have it repaired or get a new ear mold.
Wearing a hearing aid or two means “freedom”. It is about being able to hear, regain balance, less stressful, appreciate life with sound of nature, bird chirping, conversation and build relationship around friends, family members and job. Communication is an essential part of the full human experience; it connects to life. Because of the cost combined with a lack of insurance coverage.
Now that is where we step in – is the SB2516 Hearing Aid Bill.
What is SB 2516?
SB stands for Senate Bill
SB2516 Hearing Aid Bill
SB2516 Hearing Aid Bill – means Hearing Aids SHOULD be covered by Insurance (NO Age Restrictions) all ages – not limited to baby age 0-17 or 18. To amends the Illinois Insurance Code, the Health Maintenance Organization Act, and the Voluntary Health Services Plan Act to require for hearing instruments. Provides that an insurer shall provide coverage for up to $2,500 per hearing aid per individuals’ need for every 36 months.
Purpose – To pass legislation requiring that hearing aids should be covered by insurance (for all ages)
Every other disability group have basic tools like that are covered by insurance. ie: wheelchairs, walking canes, eye surgery, eye glasses, cochlear implant, etc.
These rising costs are out of reach for many subscribers of healthcare plans which do not adequately recognize hearing aids as a needed treatment option.
Goal – Right now our goal is to have your strongly support and voice to support this bill. Please call your local state senator to co-sponsor this bill.
Action – Get involved! Join us for the Rally and the Hearing! We need YOU! If you don’t wear hearing aid, that’s okay. We again need YOU to share your support and be the voice, too!
For more information about this bill, you can go to the website at www.ilga.gov Go to sort of bottom left hand side and see By Numbers (example: SB2516) Search tips underneath that. Type SB2516 then click GO. You will see the info about this bill and the list of senators who signed to co-sponsor this bill. For the senators that did not sign this bill, please call your local senator and ask them to please co-sponsor this bill and explain why it is important to you?
Also you can check out another website for more information – join Facebook at www.causes.com/hearingaids
Die 5 Biologischen Naturgesetze
Die dritte Revolution der Medizin
Eine Produktion für http://www.5bn.de bzw. http://www.neue-mediz.in
Für das gesamte Video gilt: nichts glauben! Wir verlangen von jedem, dass das komplette System verstanden und überprüft wird.
Inhaltsangabe:
1. Prolog
2. Der Paradigmenwechsel 8:25
3. Socken 18:50
4. Erfahrungsbericht Hodenkrebs 32:00
5. Das 5. Gesetz 47:30
6. Das 1. Gesetz 54:40
7. Beispiel Milchdrüsen 1:13:58
8. Das 2. Gesetz
9. Beispiel Schnupfen
10. Das 3. Gesetz
11. Erfahrungsbericht Knochenkrebs
12. Das 4. Gesetz
13. Die Infektionsbehauptung
14. Die 3 Ebenen in der 2-Phasigkeit
15. Die Nierensammelrohre und ihr Einfluss
16. Erfahrungsbericht Gebärmutterhalskrebs
17. Die Händigkeit
18. Rezidive und Schienen
19. Die Außendarstellung
20. Credits
21. Bonus!
Das Video ist natürlich kostenlos, das 3er DVD-Set kann jedoch auf www.5bn.de bestellt werden.
***Die Macher der Dokumentation distanzieren sich weiträumig von jeglicher Form des Rassismus oder dergleichen und von Dr. Hamers Aussagen bezüglich Juden***
5 biologických prírodných zákonov Novej medicíny od Dr. Hamera — so slovenskými titulkami
The documentary about the 5 biological laws of Dr. Hamer’s New Medicine, with english subtitles
UNAIDS and the WHO estimate that, as of December 2006, the number of people living with HIV has reached its highest level, at around 39.5 million. More than 25 million others have died of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) since it was first recognized in 1981, making the pandemic one of the most destructive in recorded history.
HIV is typically transmitted through sex or intravenous drug use, and is often associated with marginalized groups such as gay men, drug users and sex workers. For these reasons, and also because of fears of contagion, people living with HIV are frequently subjected to stigma and discrimination. Publicity campaigns around the world have aimed to counter HIV-related prejudices and misconceptions and to replace them with an accurate understanding that helps to prevent new infections.
These efforts have been greatly aided by various celebrities — including American basketball star Magic Johnson and South African judge Edwin Cameron — who have publicly announced that they are HIV-positive.
Condoms are the best way to protect against HIV as well as other sexually-transmitted diseases such as herpes and condylomas. HIV is transmitted via mucus, wounds, used syringes and bodily fluids. Of these bodily fluids only 5 carry the disease from one person to another: blood, sperm, pre-seminal male secretions, vaginal secretions, and mother’s milk.
Treatment exists to fight HIV. This treatment is called antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. It is not a cure. It does, however, help the body’s immune system fight HIV, and therefore has restored the health of many sick people within just a few months. That’s what we call the Lazarus Effect.
ARV therapy is lifelong. This is why (RED) plans to be around for a long time, to help raise money for the Global Fund and continue to fight AIDS in Africa.
Some of you have asked, why Africa? In the United States, you can get ARVs at your local pharmacy, through your doctor and health insurance. If you don’t have health insurance, there are programs that can help you get access to ARVs. In Africa, no one had access for many years, and the number of people in sub-Saharan Africa who live with HIV has grown to 22.5 milion. We have a tremendous opportunity to help break this epidemic.
Most doctors don’t test for the two most common sexually transmitted diseases – unless you ask them to! Learn what to ask for during your next STD test.
World AIDS Day is December 1. According to the World Health Organization, there are 33.2 million people in the world today living with HIV/AIDS. This video dramatizes the immense scope of that number with a series of one-second scenes representing each individual. Help us win the fight against HIV/AIDS. www.amfAR.org
Darfur, Sudan is being called the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Tens of thousands of people have died. Two million more have been forced to flee their homes and livelihoods. For these innocent civilians, living on the edge of survival, their only hope is the dwindling number of humanitarian organizations willing to risk the dangers on the ground in Darfur to provide relief. International Medical Corps was one of the first relief organizations to arrive on the scene in Darfur, and remains there to this day. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC provides help in more than 25 countries and regions worldwide that have been ravaged by war and disaster. IMC’s network of some 5,000 doctors, nurses and other health care professionals makes it one of the fastest, most effective emergency response agencies in the world. For more information visit http://www.imcworldwide.org.