Correspondence with the Queensland Government regarding Gladstone maternity services

AMA Queensland is alarmed by Queensland Health’s decision to place Gladstone Hospital’s Maternity Unit on bypass, forcing families to drive hours to the nearest available maternity service.

AMA Queensland has called for the Queensland Government to make the future of obstetrics an urgent priority. The Health Minister has responded, advising that Gladstone has been affected by unscheduled medical leave and staff vacancies.