NSW: Vanessa's law delay puts children at risk - Vanessa's dad

AAP General News (Australia)
12-04-2008
NSW: Vanessa's law delay puts children at risk - Vanessa's dad

The father of a girl who died in Royal North Shore Hospital says delaying a vote on
the "Vanessa's Law" health bill is putting children at risk.

Shadow Health Minister JILLIAN SKINNER last week introduced a bill into parliament
.. which would require a paediatrician to oversee the treatment of children admitted to
adult wards.

It follows VANESSA ANDERSON'S death at Royal North Shore in November 2005 after she
was hit in the head with a golf ball.

Labor MPs moved yesterday to stop any vote on the legislation until parliament resumes next year.

VANESSA'S father .. WARREN ANDERSON .. says the bill should be passed before the summer
school holidays .. as there will be a lot of children admitted to adult wards over Christmas.

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KEYWORD: ANDERSON (SYDNEY)

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