Shake me up Judy Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Would it have really made any difference how many people signed it ? No. There's no democratic feedback loop in our Executive that responds to public opposition and which could trigger a change in policy. The people that make the policy are unelected civil servants and they're not going to respond to petitions. They don't have to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Non-Believer said: Well, Dr Allinson has introduced the latest round of tariff/tax adjustments (aka rises) during his tenure as chair..... That's because he can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTaxPayer Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Another day, another domino. Norway. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Funny how when it comes to bringing in more legislation -against- things, blink and you'll miss it http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=61050&headline=Ashford frustrated by delay in change to cannabis laws - but won't prioritise it§ionIs=NEWS&searchyear=2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Passing the buck on to the GP's and UK. At least they could put some priority on moving the legislation forward to have something in place. Ashford said 17 out of 19 GP's who responded apparently weren't into prescribing. How many GP's are there on the Island? As Claire Christian said, they'll hand out opiates like sweeties without a by-your-leave, along with other mind and mood-altering substances. My great uncle, a senior pathologist, reckoned that many GP's qualified and once in the chair never bothered to read another paper, on anything, and became so stuck in their ways they were potentially a danger in some respects. A GP once wanted to prescribe me Vioxx till I asked him was he aware of the dangers related to its long-term use. Much to my surprise, he knew nothing about it and greeted what I'd told him with obvious scepticism and said he'd lots of patients on it, even though the recall of this particular drug was a year or so previously. Get it legalised, the research is out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Layman Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, quilp said: Passing the buck on to the GP's and UK. At least they could put some priority on moving the legislation forward to have something in place. Ashford said 17 out of 19 GP's who responded apparently weren't into prescribing. How many GP's are there on the Island? As Claire Christian said, they'll hand out opiates like sweeties without a by-your-leave, along with other mind and mood-altering substances. My great uncle, a senior pathologist, reckoned that many GP's qualified and once in the chair never bothered to read another paper, on anything, and became so stuck in their ways they were potentially a danger in some respects. A GP once wanted to prescribe me Vioxx till I asked him was he aware of the dangers related to its long-term use. Much to my surprise, he knew nothing about it and greeted what I'd told him with obvious scepticism and said he'd lots of patients on it, even though the recall of this particular drug was a year or so previously. Get it legalised, the research is out there... My wife went through a spell many moons ago with depression. GP prescribed her some tablets (the name of which escapes me now) which clearly stated in the leaflet that they could cause severe depression. The mind boggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestboy Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, Peter Layman said: My wife went through a spell many moons ago with depression. GP prescribed her some tablets (the name of which escapes me now) which clearly stated in the leaflet that they could cause severe depression. The mind boggles And addiction I believe. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I'm opposed to the idea of putting it on to GPs to prescribe. It's not the right thing to do, and its not fair on the doctors themselves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Peter Layman said: My wife went through a spell many moons ago with depression. GP prescribed her some tablets (the name of which escapes me now) which clearly stated in the leaflet that they could cause severe depression. The mind boggles There is a danger with most SSRI's in that they can initially increase suicidal ideation. Even the old tricyclic antidepressants carry this risk. It is written as a contraindication in the accompanying leaflet in the box. I assume many patients rarely read the leaflet relying instead on the word of the GP. Nearly 20 years ago, I was prescribed Prozac (actually by the same GP who wanted to put me on Vioxx), he described it as a new wonder-drug, would alleviate my depression oh yes, yet never mentioned the increased risk of suicidal thoughts, I went through hell for the first couple of months, going sharply downhill. I've refused to see him since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Layman Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 28 minutes ago, quilp said: There is a danger with most SSRI's in that they can initially increase suicidal ideation. Even the old tricyclic antidepressants carry this risk. It is written as a contraindication in the accompanying leaflet in the box. I assume many patients rarely read the leaflet relying instead on the word of the GP. Nearly 20 years ago, I was prescribed Prozac (actually by the same GP who wanted to put me on Vioxx), he described it as a new wonder-drug, would alleviate my depression oh yes, yet never mentioned the increased risk of suicidal thoughts, I went through hell for the first couple of months, going sharply downhill. I've refused to see him since. it's sad that you had to go through all of this. They wouldn't treat animals this way yet feel quite vindicated treating humans this way. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Looks like Jersey have got in first with distribution centers setting up, we’ll copy in due course . Could have been a good income earner. https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2021/03/22/medicinal-cannabis-could-be-mainstay-of-economy/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, Banker said: Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 1 minute ago, TheTeapot said: And? You will find your Mate Howie quoted both Jersey & Guernsey several times today in briefing, he’d been speaking to both, they did this , their exit policy says that etc. A number of business people are also discussing with Channel Islands business opportunities there as perceived easier to deal with. I realize you have a real issue with Channel Islands but they are our peers and everyone knows it and if you don’t like it please take it up with CM 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Has bolsonaro started name dropping us yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Layman Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 4 hours ago, Banker said: Looks like Jersey have got in first with distribution centers setting up, we’ll copy in due course . Could have been a good income earner. https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2021/03/22/medicinal-cannabis-could-be-mainstay-of-economy/ Have you considered moving to Jersey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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