The man at the head of the health department has weighed into the debate between Proserpine doctor Paul Joice and the credentialing committee.
Dr Paul Joice, a GP in the community for more than 33 years, has effectively been banned from treating acute patients within the Proserpine Hospital on the grounds his credentialing is not up to date.
Claims in today’s Whitsunday Coast Guardian by LNP candidate Jason Costigan that the ban is politically motivated have been met with disbelief by the Queensland Health Minister Geoff Wilson.
“I don't know Dr Joice or any role he may have had as a failed political candidate. I don't believe I have ever met him, and I have no idea what politics he may have. That is of no interest to me.
I also play no role whatsoever in any credentialing decision. I played no role in the decisions relating to Dr Joice,” Minister Wilson said.
“Dr Joice ought to be aware by now of the independent processes by which every clinician in our hospitals has to establish their credentials to an independent expert panel of clinicians. If he doesn't understand that after several meetings with his local credentialing committee, it beggars belief.
I'm now advised Dr Joice's credentialing was reviewed by the appropriate expert panel and a decision made on safety grounds. I'm also advised he has a right to have that decision reviewed. He has been advised of that. If he believes he has a case to be heard, he should utilise the proper review process,” he said.
What a load of bull.
ReplyDeleteOur whole family have been with Dr Paul Joice for as long as We have been in the Whitsundays.
Dr Paul Joice was an instigator for Proserpine yo get a Heli Pad established near the Proserpine Hospital. Through service club Proserpine Rotary this necessary facilities that is used regualarly locally may never been achieved without Dr Paul Joice.
To say he has never met him, get real and You probably should meet him, he is much more dedicated than you seem to be.