848-07 Senior Breast Care Nurse

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Mrs P Harms
PO Box 178
Roma Qld 4455
Total Signatures - 358
Sponsoring Member: Howard Hobbs MP
Posting Date: 13/07/2007
Closing Date: 13/01/2008
Tabled Date: 12/02/2008
Referred to: Referred Minister on 13/02/2008
Responded By: Hon Stephen Robertson MP on 18/04/2008
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

The petition of the residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House to, • The Toowoomba Health Services DOWNGRADING of the Senior Breast Care Nurse (SBCN) position. • Recognise the evidence that supports the need for the Toowoomba SBCN position which SERVICES SW QUEENSLAND (AND ROMA) to be retained, • Recognise Toowoomba as a major diagnostic clinic supporting the physical and emotional needs of women affected by breast cancer.

Your petitioners therefore request the House to ensure, • Toowoomba Health Service honours the in principal agreement to fund the full time Senior Breast Care Nurse position and undertake consultation with stakeholders who support/treat women with breast cancer.