NHSD motions

Finally got the time to link =). The pros and cons are IMHO... feel free to comment, or even better, write something about the motions. Any news on the selection outcomes?

NHSD 2007

Theme: 21st Century Medicine: Making us better?

1. THW give the government the go-ahead in eKesihatan. (eventually revoked/put on hold)

• Pro: Accountability, Road Safety, Outsourcing.
  
• Cons: Monopoly, Cost-efficiency, Political will, Ethical issues, *A total waste of time? / counterproposal

2. THW stand behind hybrid-embryonic cloning.(*Christ! First, understand what the heck is cloning here.)

• Pro: Scientific breakthrough, Medical benefits - eg infertility, Regulations of use
  
• Cons: Playing God, Ethical issues, Abuse, Protection for the Privileged
  

3. THBT the private sector should do more to support the healthcare service in Malaysia.

4. THW make medical insurance compulsory for all.

5. THBT the Malaysian Government is not paying enough attention to the healthcare sector.

6. THW stand behind a National Healthcare Plan.

7. THW urge the Malaysian Government to play a larger role in women's healthcare.

8. THBT only pharmacists has the right to dispense drugs.

9. THW only honor the words of the terminally ill patient for euthanasia.

10. THW make passing an aptitude and communication test compulsory for all medical student before progressing to their clinical years.

11. THW make organ donation compulsory for all brain dead patients.

12. THBT medical schools should do away with the current PBL based medical curriculum.

13. THBT that medical services provided in-flight by a doctor should be absolutely free.

14. THBT the US child health insurance program should be implemented in Malaysia.

15. THBT athletes suffering from Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome should be excluded from the Gender Testing regulations.

16. THBT the government should make it compulsory for the private sector to offer the option of the 5 years maternity leave.