BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 30 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Published Today at 03:07 PM
Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
The Honourable Tim Nicholls
Health Service Investigation launched into Mackay Hospital and Health Service
* A "Part 9" investigation has been launched into Mackay Hospital and Health Service to examine the recruitment and credentialing of senior medical officers.
* The investigation will cover a two-year period to December 2024 and consider if improvements can be made, and follows a "Part 6" review.
* The investigation will examine if senior medical officers have been credentialed to practice within the bounds of their role, education, training, experience and competence....