House debates
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Questions in Writing
Superclinics (Question No. 599)
Nicola Roxon (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source
The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:
The current presentation data collection framework was implemented from 1 February 2011. The framework provides for the identification of GP, nursing and allied health presentations and the collection of data every two months by my Department from operational GP Super Clinic sites and those delivering early services.
(a) From 1 June 2011 to 31 July 2011 there were approximately 65,000 presentations to GPs at the 14 GP Super Clinics that were already operational or commenced operations during this period.
(b) From 1 June 2011 to 31 July 2011 there were approximately 20,000 presentations to nurses and allied health professionals at the 14 GP Super Clinics that were already operational or commenced operations during this period.
David Guest
Posted on 9 Nov 2011 12:12 pm
It would be interesting to know what the average cost per patient was for these consultations.