RENAL TRANSPLANT SERVICE

60 Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (1 June 2010).

1. What savings will be achieved by transferring the renal transplant service from the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to the Royal Adelaide Hospital?

2. What provisions will be made for the renal transplant service at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital during and after construction of the building?

The Hon. J.D. HILL (Kaurna—Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Southern Suburbs, Minister Assisting the Premier in the Arts): I am advised:

1. The transfer is not designed to achieve savings.

2. In 2016-17, renal and transplantation services will transfer to the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH). Accommodation requirements for renal and transplantation services are being considered, along with those for other RAH services, and will be consistent with the Model of Care for the new RAH.