AMA responds to Tasmanian Health Service
The Australian Medical Association (Tasmania) has responded to today’s announcement of an interim CEO and Governing Council for the Tasmanian Health Service, noting it is positive to see reform occurring, however what is most important are good outcomes for patient care in Tasmania.
AMA Tasmania Vice President Dr Stuart Day said the AMA welcomed the vast experience of the members of the nine members of the Governing Council for the Tasmanian Health Service from 1 July 2015.
“The Liberal Government hopes the Governing Council will bring the local knowledge from each region of the state necessary for the creation of a truly statewide service, which our members certainly hope will be the case.
“However, given the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) will be principally responsible for most tertiary services and complex cases in Tasmania, it is regrettable that there is a lack of clinical representation from Hobart on the Council.
“The fact there is no senior clinician from Hobart is an over sight and renders the GoverningCouncil unbalanced.
“While it is disappointing not to see the announcement of a permanent CEO for the Tasmanian Health Service, we acknowledge that there is a need for an interim CEO,” Dr Day said.
“The AMA Tasmania would like to congratulate Dr Anne Brand on her appointment as interim CEO.
“It is pleasing to see the Government pushing through these major changes, however our main concern is seeing better health outcomes for all Tasmanians.”
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