Minister For Health And Ageing Press Conference Media Alert

MEDIA ALERT

DOORSTOP: Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon and Australian General
Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Emil Djakic

Access to health care is the key issue for many Australians. Some are far from General Practitioners (GPs), others live in metropolitan areas but can't get in to see a doctor. One solution is the creation of Primary Health Care Organisations which can coordinate care so patients see the right provider, at the right time, in the right place and at the right cost. AGPN today will present the Minister for Health and Ageing a summary position on their view of what these organisations will do to help Australians get the right access to health care, wherever they live.

WHO: Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon and AGPN Chair Dr Emil Djakic

WHERE: Bayside Gallery, Level One, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney

WHEN: Friday, 6 November 2009, bbout 10.30am immediately following the Minister's address to the Forum

CONTACT: Frith Rayner: 0402 267 190 or Ben Graham: 0430 586 022

The Ministers will be addressing the Forum during the plenary session which begins at 9am. Journalists are able to attend the address. Please see registration for a pass.


SOURCE: Australian General Practice Network