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HEALTH CARE

In reply to Dr McFETRIDGE (Morphett) (22 July 2010).

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:

The 2009-10 net unfavourable operating result was $105.5 million. This unfavourable result was primarily attributable to:

growth in in-patient activity above funded levels

increased employee expenses predominantly attributable to additional nurses and medical graduates

additional minor equipment and maintenance expenses

additional training costs due to the payment of Medical Officer Professional Development in accordance with the Medical Officer Enterprise Agreement

additional miscellaneous costs, including higher than budgeted Patient Assistance Transport Scheme charges and additional uniform charges and cleaning costs for the SA Ambulance Service.