The effects of Myodil and other oil based and water contrast dyes and seeking costs of medical treatment and compensation

Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
A Wood
181 Esplanade
GOLDEN BEACH QLD 4551
Total Signatures - 224
Sponsoring Member: Mark McArdle
Posting Date: 10/5/2005
Closing Date: 31/10/2005
Tabled Date: 8/11/2005
Responded By: Stephen Robertson on 7/12/2005
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the devastating effects of Myodil and other oil based and water
contrast dyes left remaining in the spinal canal after a Myelogram or other procedure resulting in chemically induced
adhesive arachnoiditis or arachnoiditis.

Your petitioners therefore request the State Government initiate a public enquiry into the use of the above dyes and
establish a foundation for sufferers to cover their costs of ongoing medical conditions and requirements and request
Government at all levels to take such action so as to provide compensation and medical cover for sufferers.

The effects of Myodil and other oil based and
water contrast dyes and seeking costs of
medical treatment and compensation:
Requesting the House to provide
compensation and medical cover for sufferers