❓ Question addresses concerns about a surgeon shortage at Albany Regional Hospital following a health survey. The Minister outlines steps taken to address the issue, including contract negotiations, recruitment, and exploring overseas recruitment.
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As a result of a recent health survey in the Albany electorate, which revealed that the main concern of the people who replied to the survey was the lack of surgeons at the Albany Regional Hospital, will the Minister advise what steps are being taken to solve the problem?
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Answered
14 November 2002
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
30 days
The Great Southern Health Region has initiated the following actions to alleviate the shortfall in the number of surgeons at Albany Hospital:
Has negotiated a new contract with the general surgeon currently located in Albany.
Has advertised for a second general surgeon to replace the surgeon who recently left Albany.
Has negotiated a surgical on call roster, ensuring 24 hour surgical cover at Albany Hospital.
Is investigating the possibility of attracting an overseas-trained orthopaedic surgeon who has shown interest in relocating to Albany.
Has negotiated a new contract with the general surgeon currently located in Albany.
Has advertised for a second general surgeon to replace the surgeon who recently left Albany.
Has negotiated a surgical on call roster, ensuring 24 hour surgical cover at Albany Hospital.
Is investigating the possibility of attracting an overseas-trained orthopaedic surgeon who has shown interest in relocating to Albany.
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