Treatment of acute ophthalmology presentations via private rooms of Ophthalmologists in Toowoomba
Eligibility - Queensland residents
Principal Petitioner:
Dr Andrew McAllister
280 Noal Street - Suite 42
ROCKVILLE QLD 4350
280 Noal Street - Suite 42
ROCKVILLE QLD 4350
Total Signatures - 494
Sponsoring Member:
Mr Pat Weir MP
Posting Date:
8/8/2023
Closing Date:
10/11/2023
Tabled Date:
14/11/2023
Responded By:
Hon Shannon Fentiman MP on 14/12/2023
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland
Queensland residents draws to the attention of the House the lack of treatment (medical and surgical) for patients in the Darling Downs Health Service area for acute ophthalmology presentations via the private rooms of Ophthalmologists in Toowoomba. Patients that otherwise need treatment at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, requiring patient transport costs (private and via ambulance), accommodation in Brisbane for 1-2 days, and a care giver and/or next of kin to accompany patients to appointments.
Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to do all within its power to provide local care for patients regarding acute ophthalmology care in the Darling Downs Health Service area.