AMA announces public hospital advocacy group

Dr Glasson said the Group contains the most senior and respected clinicians representing all the States and Territories.  They are:

Dr Dana Wainwright      Qld - Convenor

Dr Choong-Siew Yong   NSW

Dr Chris Davis              Qld

Dr Doug Travis             Vic

Dr Michael Rice            SA

Dr Geoffrey Dobb         WA

Dr Tony Lawler            Tas

Dr Paul Bauert             NT

Dr Peter Collignon        ACT

"The AMA Public Hospital Advocacy Group will play an important role in this election year," Dr Glasson said.

"They will speak out in support of the public hospital system in Australia.

"They will monitor the health of the public hospital system and bring to public and government attention any serious problems or deficiencies in the system.

"They will advocate for positive change and improvement to the public hospital system and its links to other parts of the health system.

"These doctors have been handpicked by the State and Territory AMAs as being best qualified to comment and advise on our public hospitals.

"They have years of experience and the respect of their peers and their patients.

"They believe in the public hospitals and their important service to patients and communities.

"They want to preserve and enhance the role of our public hospitals as medical teaching institutions.

"They want to make sure our public hospitals are properly financed and resourced to serve all Australians.

"The AMA is proud that these talented doctors are giving their services to this worthy cause," Dr Glasson said.

CONTACT:         John Flannery            (0419) 494 761
                       Judith Tokley             (0408) 824 306