The Liberal Government is committed to improving outpatient waiting lists and delivering the health services Tasmanians need and deserve.
Every day, up to 100 Tasmanians do not turn up to their medical appointments. This leaves patients frustrated and the time of our specialists is wasted.
These missed outpatient appointments cost our health system many thousands of dollars each day. This adds up to millions of dollars of waste each and every year – funds better used to provide much needed elective surgery to Tasmanians.
We are committed to delivering a more efficient system and helping the Government achieve that goal is the new THO-South Outpatient Clinic Website.
This one stop shop for health professionals, patients and the wider community has the most up to date information on all THO-South outpatient clinics – including their location, opening hours and important referral requirements.
This resource has a dedicated section to make it easier for patients and carers who need to change or cancel their appointments, which will create greater efficiencies in outpatient waiting lists.
The site will also reduce referral processing times by providing health professionals with the information they need at their fingertips.
Outpatient clinics are a key part of Tasmania’s health care system and this website will improve the experience between patients and hospitals.
Labor failed to be honest with the Tasmanian people about our health system. They hid the true extent of our waiting lists and bungled the redevelopment of the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The Liberal Government will be transparent and honest with Tasmanians and we will work with all stakeholders to deliver the health care system they deserve.
The website can be viewed at www.outpatientsouth.tas.gov.au
Michael Ferguson, Minister for Health
