Women's and Children's Hospital

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:20): Further supplementary based on the original answer: does the minister accept the concerns of 215 doctors that staff reductions are negatively impacting on patient care?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:20): I certainly believe that the concerns of the medical officers who signed the letter deserved thorough consideration and to be addressed. I have had ongoing discussions with clinicians, SASMOA, the board and management, and I am assured that those concerns are being addressed.