❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information regarding the replacement of a surgeon at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital, including reasons for departure and government action. The answer details the recruitment process, incentives offered, and the surgeon's resignation and criticisms of hospital management.
AnsweredQoN 44Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 May 2005
Member
Portfolio
Attorney General; Minister for Health; Electoral Affairs
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Will the Minister advise what specific action is being taken to replace Dr Van Duran at the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital?
(2) Has a suitable candidate been identified?
(3) What incentives is the Government prepared to offer to attract a new surgeon?
(4) Will the Minister advise the reasons for Dr Van Duran's departure?
(5) Has Dr Van Duran been critical of the Hospital management and if so what action has the Government taken to address Dr Van Duran's concerns?
(2) Has a suitable candidate been identified?
(3) What incentives is the Government prepared to offer to attract a new surgeon?
(4) Will the Minister advise the reasons for Dr Van Duran's departure?
(5) Has Dr Van Duran been critical of the Hospital management and if so what action has the Government taken to address Dr Van Duran's concerns?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 June 2005
Response time
35 days
(2) Applications have been received from two trained surgeons. The assessment process is currently in progress following the recent closing date for applications on 20 May 2005. (3) The successful candidate would be offered a salaried position at Medical Practitioners (Country Health Services) AMA Agreement level 15-23 ($128 464 to $164 498) dependent on relevant experience, with the rights of private practice, plus subsidised accommodation and access to a vehicle through the Government Vehicle Scheme. (4) On 22 April 2005, Mr Van Duren submitted his notice to resign as a visiting medical practitioner (VMP) general surgeon to be effective from 22 July 2005, giving three months notice in accordance with the conditions of his contract. Mr Van Duren gave no actual reason in his letter of resignation. Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(3) The successful candidate would be offered a salaried position at Medical Practitioners (Country Health Services) AMA Agreement level 15-23 ($128 464 to $164 498) dependent on relevant experience, with the rights of private practice, plus subsidised accommodation and access to a vehicle through the Government Vehicle Scheme. (4) On 22 April 2005, Mr Van Duren submitted his notice to resign as a visiting medical practitioner (VMP) general surgeon to be effective from 22 July 2005, giving three months notice in accordance with the conditions of his contract. Mr Van Duren gave no actual reason in his letter of resignation. Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(4) On 22 April 2005, Mr Van Duren submitted his notice to resign as a visiting medical practitioner (VMP) general surgeon to be effective from 22 July 2005, giving three months notice in accordance with the conditions of his contract. Mr Van Duren gave no actual reason in his letter of resignation. Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(3) The successful candidate would be offered a salaried position at Medical Practitioners (Country Health Services) AMA Agreement level 15-23 ($128 464 to $164 498) dependent on relevant experience, with the rights of private practice, plus subsidised accommodation and access to a vehicle through the Government Vehicle Scheme. (4) On 22 April 2005, Mr Van Duren submitted his notice to resign as a visiting medical practitioner (VMP) general surgeon to be effective from 22 July 2005, giving three months notice in accordance with the conditions of his contract. Mr Van Duren gave no actual reason in his letter of resignation. Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(4) On 22 April 2005, Mr Van Duren submitted his notice to resign as a visiting medical practitioner (VMP) general surgeon to be effective from 22 July 2005, giving three months notice in accordance with the conditions of his contract. Mr Van Duren gave no actual reason in his letter of resignation. Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
Mr Van Duren stated in his letter of resignation that until he ceased his tenure on 22 July 2005 he would provide rostered "on call services" to emergency patients. Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
Mr Van Duren also stated that in response to the hospital's memorandum regarding the booking of theatre cases dated 21 April 2005 his suggestion that any patients presenting to the hospital during his roster for surgery, would need to be assessed by the hospital's Medical Superintendent or his agent. In effect, Mr Van Duren was not accepting of all the conditions of the hospital's memorandum. (5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
(5) Mr Van Duren has been a very strong and public critic of the management of the Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital over the years he has been engaged as a VMP surgeon at the hospital. On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
On the most recent occasion, which led to his decision to resign, hospital management gave due consideration to his objections and determined that their actions were correct.
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