[tri-med] Re: Andrew Denton

Didn't see it, but keep me posted.

catherine wife to richard and mum to matilda 4 (T-18) and tom 2
----- Original Message -----
From: Karen <karens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tri-med <Tri-Med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 10:13 AM
Subject: [tri-med] Andrew Denton


>
> I just received a query about the (apparent - I didn't see the show)
> discrimination and humilitation of "our kids" on the Andrew Denton show
> "Enough Rope with Andrew Denton" on Channel 2 this past Monday.
>
> Did any Aussies see it? and are able to fill me in with another
> persepective? Apparently the most hurtful part (for the person who
contacted
> me) was the deregatory "codes" by the ICU nurses and comments statements
> made on national TV. (Michelle, you would appreciate one of the codes
being
> FLK) The ICU in question was CH at Westmead (no comment) I will endeavour
to
> get a copy of the tape from the ABC - but I know that will cost $$
>
> An issue for SOFT Australia perhaps? especially as the enquiry into
> discrimination is still underway........... I will put it to the SOFT
> advisory but I need to get some feedback first.
>
> "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us."
> - Virginia Satir -
>
> Keep Looking for Rainbows!!!
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