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Tim Bull again addresses medical imaging delays in emphasising urgent need for improved services to benefit Gippslanders
Tim Bull reiterated concerns about medical imaging delays, urging expedited action to address issues impacting regional Victorians' health outcomes. Discussions with Monash Health are ongoing, emphasising the need for government support.
The delay in medical imaging timelines has again been raised in State Parliament by Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull. Earlier this year, Mr Bull cited several situations where delays in processing images at country hospitals like Bairnsdale, was delaying treatment plans commencing and impacting the health outcomes of not only East Gippsland patients, but around the state.
Gippsland East Nationals MP, Tim Bull, readdressed medical imaging delays in State Parliament, urging government support for restructuring discussions with Monash Health
Medical imaging concerns
Mr Bull said, "I raise this matter again as, since my last contribution, I-MED, which provides this service, has flagged a further reduction in what it's going to offer, and this will result in even longer delays. I acknowledge the lengthy discussion I've had with the Minister around this issue, and the suggestion we have put forth around linking country hospital medical imaging to metro health services to improve outcomes, but it needs to be expedited."
"As the Minister would be aware, the current situation is having a detrimental impact on health outcomes, including for oncology patients. Regional Victorians should not have to endure these wait times and be at such a disadvantage compared to metropolitan residents," he said.
Mr Bull said he was aware discussions were taking place between some regional hospitals and Monash Health, and called on the Minister to ensure there is government support for a new structure, and for it to be put in place as soon as possible.
Pictures from Tim Bull MP website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
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