Opposition warning re Vic health standards

The Victorian Shadow Minister for Health, The Hon David Davis has warned that the proposed Health Practitioners Registration Act "could result in reduced health care quality and standards in Victoria".

In a media release issued on 25 October, Mr Davis said, "We need checks and balances in place to ensure that in the rush to deal with doctor and nurse shortages, especially in the country, dangerous practitioners are not allowed to practice."

He also urged the Premier to put the legislation out "for public comment for at least two months to enable patients, health practitioners and the community to examine and comment on it".

The Bill is expected to be introduced into the Victorian Parliament this week.