STATEWIDE CLINICAL NETWORKS

In reply to Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (1 July 2008).

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts): I have been advised:

The statewide clinical networks were established to develop clinical leadership and plan for the future to ensure services are provided across the continuum of care.

Advice from the clinical networks does not specifically focus on savings relating to procurement of goods and services, although some efficiencies may be released through the service plans developed.