Monday 10^th March 2008

Rev Nile Again Raises Concern Over Royal North Shore Hospital

Rev Fred Nile, Leader of the Christian Democratic Party, has again raised concern about conditions within the Royal North Shore Hospital. During question time last week Rev Nile asked the following of the Government:

Reverend the Hon. Fred Nile: My question is addressed to the Attorney General, representing the Minister for Health, the Hon. Reba Meagher.

• Did the Government's response to the report on the Royal North Shore Hospital inquiry state, "rehabilitation services are recognised as an important link in many patients' journeys to recovery"?
• Will the new Royal North Shore Hospital have no hydrotherapy pool, which is essential for patient rehabilitation?
• Will the Government review the new Royal North Shore Hospital building plan, in co-operation with medical and nursing staff, to avoid the problems that have occurred at the new Bathurst hospital?
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The Hon. John Hatzistergos: I will refer the matter to the Minister for Health.